r/instructionaldesign is a subreddit with 61k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, instructional design, struggling, worst, and hard time, and they frequently recommend/review project management tools, lms, and project management tool.
Welcome to r/InstructionalDesign—a supportive space for anyone curious about or working in instructional design. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro, this is a place to ask questions, share ideas, and grow together. We value respectful conversation, diverse perspectives, and the collaborative, curious spirit that makes Reddit great.
Popular Themes in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Advice Requests
: "Recommended Resources for Architecting Curriculum"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What tools have genuinely made your work easier lately?"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I Need Help!!!!! LMS bills are carzyyyyyyyyy"
3 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "ID Job Posting - Remote (US Only)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Looking For
40 posts
#2
Instructional Design
36 posts
#3
Struggling
10 posts
#4
Worst
8 posts
#5
Hard Time
6 posts
#6
Elearning
5 posts
#7
Hate
5 posts
#8
Struggling With
4 posts
#9
Tool
4 posts
#10
Career
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/instructionaldesign
Project Management Tools
42 reviews
#1
Asana
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#2
Monday.com
3.6★ from 5 reviews
#3
ProofHub
4.0★ from 4 reviews
Lms
32 reviews
#1
Absorb
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
LearnWorlds
3.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Learn Upon
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Project Management Tool
16 reviews
#1
Monday
2.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Smartsheet
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Airtable
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Discussion
: "This Should Concern Us"
32 posts
#2
Corporate
: "have we reached the bottom?"
18 posts
#3
Tools
: "Is anyone else disappointed that Articulate Rise added an "AI tutor" feature before adding a basic Search?"
18 posts
#4
Job Posting
: "One of my clients is hiring! (Fully Remote - Contract ID)"
7 posts
#5
Academia
: "former higher ed, currently healthcare, help"
6 posts
#6
New to ISD
: "UK based responses only please. Can I volunteer as a learning designer, content designer or.."
6 posts
#7
Freelance Advice
: "Does anyone have an unconventional job with an ID background/degree?"
3 posts
#8
K12
: "Hi"
3 posts
#9
Example
: "Storyline 360 - a slide I was working on decided to turn blue"
2 posts
#10
Research Request
: "Dissertation Participants Wanted"
2 posts
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Yearly
+14k members(29.6%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026