r/IndustrialDesign is a subreddit with 172k members. The community frequently discusses design, industrial design, product, industrial, and feedback, and they frequently recommend/review rendering software, 3d modelling software, and 3d software, and the most common flair used is discussion, project, career, school, and creative.
A community for Industrial Design students and professionals. Discussing projects, school advice, sketches, portfolios and career help.
Popular Topics in r/IndustrialDesign
#1
Design
194 posts
#2
Industrial Design
70 posts
#3
Product
46 posts
#4
Industrial
32 posts
#5
Feedback
30 posts
#6
Struggling
29 posts
#7
Portfolio
26 posts
#8
Job
23 posts
#9
Career
19 posts
#10
Product Design
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/IndustrialDesign
Rendering Software
63 reviews
#1
KeyShot
4.3★ from 21 reviews
#2
Blender
4.1★ from 15 reviews
#3
Modo
4.0★ from 2 reviews
3d Modelling Software
34 reviews
#1
Rhino
3.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Solidworks
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#3
Fusion 360
4.3★ from 4 reviews
3d Software
27 reviews
#1
SolidWorks
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Rhinoceros
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Onshape
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/IndustrialDesign
#1
Discussion
: "One of my all-time favorite pieces of Dutch design: “Fietsstraat – auto te gast.” 🚲"
28 posts
#2
Project
: "A retro speaker that has the same haptics as old portable casette players I designed back in 2020 for a university project."
12 posts
#3
Career
: "Have I fucked my career up before even starting?"
12 posts
#4
School
: "Survey for Industrial Designers & Technical Illustrators on assembly manuals & DFM"
10 posts
#5
Creative
: "I made a free map to help design students find where to go next"
9 posts
#6
Portfolio
: "Portfolio review:)"
5 posts
#7
Software
: "Is OnShape relevant in the industry?"
5 posts
#8
Design Job
: "Is a Master’s in Industrial Design worth it in today’s market, especially in India?"
5 posts
#9
Survey
: "Looking for designer perspectives: How do you use (or choose not to use) Generative AI in your workflow? (3–4 min survey)"
3 posts
#10
Contest
: "Documentation Red Dot Design Award"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/IndustrialDesign
Yearly
+20k members(12.8%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026