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
: "Struggling to find reliable instructional design consulting partners - any recommendations?"
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "University desperately needs instructional design consulting help - where to even start?"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I am honestly, truly starting to think I’m on some “list”’😞"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Help me make a 30-min "Python for non-coders" talk actually fun, creative ideas wanted (not looking for AI-generated suggestions)"
1 post
#5
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
7 posts
#4
Hard Time
6 posts
#5
Elearning
5 posts
#6
Hate
5 posts
#7
Struggling With
4 posts
#8
Tool
4 posts
#9
Career
4 posts
#10
Remote
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"
38 posts
#2
Corporate
: "have we reached the bottom?"
30 posts
#3
Tools
: "We should kick Storyline to the curb!!"
24 posts
#4
New to ISD
: "I'm gonna quit applying to instructional designer jobs"
10 posts
#5
Job Posting
: "One of my clients is hiring! (Fully Remote - Contract ID)"
8 posts
#6
Freelance Advice
: "Does anyone have an unconventional job with an ID background/degree?"
7 posts
#7
Academia
: "University desperately needs instructional design consulting help - where to even start?"
5 posts
#8
Interview Advice
: "I am honestly, truly starting to think I’m on some “list”’😞"
4 posts
#9
Portfolio
: "Portfolio Review Request"
4 posts
#10
ID Education
: "Certificate/Intro Courses?"
3 posts
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Yearly
+14k members(29.0%)
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Last updated: September 6, 2026