Dribbble is an online community and recruitment platform focused on designers and creative professionals, founded in 2009. It provides a space for users to showcase their work, find inspiration and connect with potential clients.Dribbble is not only a platform for showcasing work, but also includes job posting and job search features for designers, illustrators, developers and other creative industry professionals.
Main Functions
- Showcase
- Users can create a profile and upload their own designs, which are called ‘shares’. These ‘shots’ can contain images, videos and animated GIFs, allowing for a diverse range of creations to be displayed.
- Projects and Collections
- Users can organise related ‘shots’ into projects, providing a coherent view of the complete work. Collections allow users to save and organise inspirational work from other users.
- Social Interaction
- Dribbble emphasises community interaction, allowing users to comment, like and share other people's work, fostering professional connections and mutual inspiration.
- Job Board
- Dribbble features a job board that provides a powerful tool for job seekers and employers. Creative professionals can find freelance, part-time and full-time opportunities from top companies.
- Premium Account Features
- Pro and Pro Business accounts offer advanced features such as analytics tools, the ability to upload more work, and team collaboration tools.
- Design Handoff
- Dribbble's integrations with popular design tools allow for a seamless handoff between designers and developers, ensuring a smooth transition from the design phase to implementation.
- Contests and Challenges
- Users can participate in community challenges and competitions, known as ‘Playoffs,’ which are a great way to gain exposure, hone skills, and connect with other designers.
- Educational Resources
- Students and educators can use Dribbble as a portfolio platform to showcase great work and learn industry standards.
