Real thing which many dont accept is, dribbble becomes yet another portfolio site. 8 out of 10 designers are now on dribble. Posting GIFs and rebounds are making people get more followers. If you are looking forward to hire UX designers / UI designers with product knowledge- Yo you are in the wrong place.
@sheikmohaideena I'm not sure of what you are saying.. there is a ton of great designer on dribbble even if the platform is going in the wrong direction actually.
Don't want to get into this too deep, but what is alarming is not so much the cost of Scout. It's how the searching capabilities are implemented. People are backlashing not so much because of the cost, but because of how wonky the search is. You now have designers in different parts of the world that now show up in Los Angeles and visa versa and even going a step further with follower count. A lot of these dribbblers have been on Dribbble for a very long time establishing a high follower count because they produce amazing work. Now their efforts have been a bit skewed because someone with 500 followers is now above someone with 45,000 followers, and sometimes not even showing up in the list at all.
We will see how it pans out but I don't think that is a good strategy. I get the fact that things need to be fair, but in all fairness, produce good work, get followers, get clients. Success doesn't happen overnight. Ask those who have thousands and thousands of followers, it took a while I am sure. #sad
I think I'd rather focus on using my network more efficiently if hiring. This has potential to backfire even further, and who hires based on an 800x600 gif?
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So for 300$ per month you get what really? Was a bad idea, they should just kill it
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Here are my latest thoughts on Scout and where we are headed at Dribbble: https://medium.com/dribbble/scou...
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Dribbble is good resource for finding designers. Makes sense that they're trying to make some money, but they have recently changed pricing that's way out of scale for what they're providing.
This will only appeal (maybe) to large corporations. Definite way to kill the soul of something creative and communal.
Pros:
it's fine as a product
Cons:
way too expensive.
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Dribbble is good resource for finding designers. Makes sense that they're trying to make some money, but they have recently changed pricing that's way out of scale for what they're providing.
This will only appeal (maybe) to large corporations. Definite way to kill the soul of something creative and communal.
Pros:it's fine as a product
Cons:way too expensive.
In a significant shift, Dribbble, the beloved platform for designers and creatives, is moving away from its traditional advertising-supported model to embrace a revenue-sharing marketplace. This pivot marks a new chapter for the platform, aiming to empower creators by allowing them to monetize their work directly.
For years, Dribbble has been a go-to hub for designers to showcase their portfolios, connect with peers, and attract potential clients. However, with this transition, the platform is doubling down on its commitment to supporting creatives financially. By introducing a marketplace, Dribbble will enable designers to sell their work—whether it’s templates, illustrations, icons, or other digital assets—and earn a share of the revenue. Visit Zefyron today to explore how their corporate solutions can transform your business.