r/instructionaldesign is a subreddit with 59k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses instructional design, id, looking for, ai, and design, 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
: "Any tips for avoiding job-hunt-spiral?"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Articulate made AI mandatory for all subscriptions. Any alternatives?"
11 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Stop calling it "Scenario-Based Learning" if it’s just a multiple-choice test in disguise"
7 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Freelance opportunities?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "$60/hr Contract work. Looking for experienced instructional designer strong in Articulate / Rise 360 AI (U.S.-Based Only)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/instructionaldesign
#1
Instructional Design
: "I'm gonna quit applying to Instructional Designer jobs"
126 posts
#2
Id
: "Id really is a thankless career, isn’t it?"
53 posts
#3
Looking For
40 posts
#4
Ai
: "Does anyone feel like all the "Ai will replace IDs" is coming from people who don't actually do ID?"
36 posts
#5
Design
: "Where should I go if not Instructional Design?"
30 posts
#6
Elearning
: "AI is coming for all our jobs"
21 posts
#7
Training
: "Training budgets get cut first because we can’t prove the Training worked."
20 posts
#8
Career
: "Anyone else worried about who's coming up behind the senior IDs?"
17 posts
#9
Lms
: "Which Lms you think is good for Small Businesses?"
14 posts
#10
Job
: "Any tips for avoiding Job-hunt-spiral?"
13 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
: "Stop calling it "Scenario-Based Learning" if it’s just a multiple-choice test in disguise"
44 posts
#2
Corporate
: "Does anyone feel like all the "AI will replace IDs" is coming from people who don't actually do ID?"
34 posts
#3
Tools
: "We should kick Storyline to the curb!!"
18 posts
#4
New to ISD
: "I'm gonna quit applying to instructional designer jobs"
10 posts
#5
Design and Theory
: "If you’re new, here’s advice from the other side"
5 posts
#6
Job Posting
: "Job Opportunity - Senior ID at the University of Kentucky (sorry, not remote)"
5 posts
#7
Academia
: "Higher Ed IDs: How Are You Managing McGraw-Hill Connect Evergreen Releases?"
4 posts
#8
Humor
: "AI is coming for all our jobs"
3 posts
#9
Interview Advice
: "Career Advice!"
2 posts
#10
Portfolio
: "Portfolio Feedback"
2 posts
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+14k members(30.9%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026