r/instructionaldesign is a subreddit with 62k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, instructional design, struggling, hard time, and elearning, 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
: "Looking for Advice on How I Can Improve a Corporate Sales Roleplay Scenario I Created"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Easy platform for trainees to role-play with AI characters?"
6 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Is $59–63k reasonable for this type of LXD role?"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Instructional Designers Wanted — Patient Education Content (Contract, Remote)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Looking For
40 posts
#2
Instructional Design
: "Instructional Design/e-learning conferences worth going"
39 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Hard Time
6 posts
#5
Elearning
5 posts
#6
Hate
5 posts
#7
Id
: "R/Id WEEKLY THREAD | TGIF: Weekly Accomplishments, Rants, and Raves"
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
: "How Are We Feeling After Yesterday’s Articuland Keynote"
25 posts
#2
Corporate
: "Does learner resistance ever make you question being an ID?"
11 posts
#3
Tools
: "Alternatives to Articulate"
9 posts
#4
Interview Advice
: "Learning Architect VS Learning Designer"
6 posts
#5
Job Posting
: "Looking for an eLearning Course Creator / Animator - Remote, Regular Projects"
4 posts
#6
New to ISD
: "Getting started on ID for tech"
4 posts
#7
Humor
: "Speaking of yesterday's big announcement"
3 posts
#8
Research Request
: "Digital Workbook"
3 posts
#9
Events
: "ISPI chapter running a virtual mentor session Wednesday for people new to ID or moving into consulting"
2 posts
#10
ID Education
: "Articulate Storyline - An Unpopular Opinion"
1 post
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Yearly
+14k members(28.1%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026