Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Dwell

A social network for the design-obsessed

Dwell is a social network designed for people interested in design. Launched in 2016, it provides a platform where design enthusiasts can connect, share, and discuss design-related content. The service caters to… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dwell launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Layers▲1,198

   A home for designers

   2024 · layers.to · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Presence▲883

   Connect with your community and culture in new places

   2024 · its alternatives →

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   BuildSpace Sage▲351

   A place to find dope people building cool shit

   2024 · buildspace.so · its alternatives →

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   Designer Hunt▲343

   A place to follow & learn from talent designers.

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Interface Lovers▲551

   Interviews with our favorite designers

   2017 · spaces.is · its alternatives →

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   Abode▲357

   Fresh take on group spaces with friends.

   2025 · abode.space · its alternatives →

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   DesignMunk▲581

   Landing Page Inspirations

   2017 · designmunk.com · its alternatives →

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   Ocean▲208

   A Community of designers sharing feedback

   2014 · ocean.ink · its alternatives →

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   Rooms▲322

   Create a room for whatever you're into (by Facebook)

   2014 · its alternatives →

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    Layover▲102

    Social app for designers

    2024 · layover.cc · its alternatives →

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    launching.today▲528

    A place to launch and share your project

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    Wake▲310

    A private space to share & discuss design work w/ your team.

    2015 · wake.io · its alternatives →

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    Webwide – a discussion community for web designers, devs and makers▲90

    2019 · hello.webwide.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Stylebit 0.1▲297

    Central hub for design collaboration

    2023 · stylebit.io · its alternatives →

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    This is what social media could be▲123

    I made what I believe is a joyful slow social media. Would love to know what you think!

    2023 · bloom.tendtoyourgarden.xyz · its alternatives →

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    TAG : Next-Gen Social Network▲80

    Purpose driven, micro-communities

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Designwhiz▲224

    A space for creatives to collaborate, network and find jobs

    2024 · mydesignwhiz.com · its alternatives →

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    DesignBase▲244

    Curated free design resources in one place

    2018 · felixjoy.co · its alternatives →

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    Pieces – Social network for people▲64

    Hey HN, long time lurker first time poster. I built a social network called PIECES. After building a private blog last year after I had to get off IG and Substack, I decided to productize it. It's here now. It has a dedicated web experience + iOS/Android. Would love if you tried it out!

    Jul 2026 · try.piecesof.me · its alternatives →

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    Designer Chat▲148

    The Designer News community in a private Slack chat.

    2014 · designerchat.co · its alternatives →

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    Open by Design▲118

    2021 · openby.design · its alternatives →

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    design-repo▲78

    Living space design recipes

    2023 · design-repo.com · its alternatives →

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    Socially▲212

    The community builder platform for creators

    2024 · socially.so · its alternatives →

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    #Launch▲250

    The 9-year-old secret community of makers, relaunching today

    2015 · launch-chat.com · its alternatives →

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