Start with a prompt
Shuffle by topic or answer the question of the day. Answer whatever gets you writing.
Your place to share the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.
You've got questions you're too afraid to ask, stories you've never told, and days wondering if you're even good enough. The truth is, you're not the only one. You just don't hear about it.
Shuffle by topic or answer the question of the day. Answer whatever gets you writing.
However unpolished it may be, just write it. No one's here for perfection, they're only here for you.
See where others are in their journey. You might just find a bit of yourself in them.
Found something you like? Add it to your notebook, so it's there whenever you need it.
No one's here to judge, we're all learning and making mistakes. What you write is all anyone sees. We never show your name or build a profile around you.
"I used to think everyone else had it figured out. Turns out, we're all just guessing our way through it. Just knowing that made me so much more confident."
Jamie
Web Design Student
"I don't think I've ever admitted to anyone that I'm always comparing myself to my classmates. Writing about it made me realize everyone is actually in the same boat."
Sarah
Illustration Student
"Reading other people's advice taught me more about pitching my work than any class did."
Morgan
Freelance Graphic Designer
"This is the only place I've admitted I want to switch from fine art to graphic design, 3 years in. Turns out plenty of designers started somewhere completely different."
Alex
Graphic Design Student
"I keep a running list of small wins that I'd never post anywhere else. Sharing big news is great, but it's the small stuff that actually adds up."
Olli
UX/UI Design Student
"The question of the day lets me exercise my brain and reflect on how far I've come. Way better than just walking into a 9am meeting."
Will
Jr. Brand Designer
"I wrote about freezing during a UX design interview and blanking on basic questions. Somehow I'm not the only one."
Kai
Jr. UX Designer
Hey Designers,
Thanks for reading this far, and for however far you've come as a designer. Design isn't easy. It's hard work, trial and error, and feelings most of us carry alone.
For me, my design career has left me frustrated more often than not, craving things I didn't have: people who related to me, real conversations, and a personal outlet for it all.
I loved sharing, but most people were too busy or just not interested. Even when I did get the chance to chat, I didn't want them to think less of me. So I kept it to myself, which turned into constant overthinking, many slow days, and a lot of self-doubt. I often wondered if I was even cut out for this.
Sound familiar? That's exactly why I built Design Diaries. It's a place where you can be honest about where you're at, reflect on your progress, and see what others are working through, all without being judged.
Every entry comes from a designer like you. I hope you'll add yours too.
Keep sharing,
Dason
Any kind — students, freelancers, in-house teams, career switchers. If you make design decisions and sometimes doubt them, you belong here.
You don't need a certain title, a portfolio, or years of experience to belong here. If you're learning, exploring, or even just calling yourself a designer for the first time, that counts.
Just an honest thought and a couple of minutes. No portfolio, no credentials, no polished writing required.
You can answer today's prompt or shuffle to a topic that you're interested in. Once set, write from your own experience, up to 150 words. Your diary entries are anonymous, so don't be afraid to just say it.
Your entry is shared anonymously with the community. Other designers can read it and respond, but no one will ever know it was you.
Yes. It's completely free to use, no strings attached.
You don't need the right words. Just your words.
