Struggling to keep your design community active and engaged? This or That prompts offer a quick, fun way to spark conversations and get everyone involved. Use these playful ideas to break the ice and drive lively participation with zero stress.
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This or That prompts work because they are simple, non-intimidating, and foster instant participation. By offering only two lighthearted choices, you lower the barrier to entry for all members, including lurkers and newer participants. The playful tone also encourages spontaneous sharing, which helps build a sense of camaraderie and fun within your design community.
From a psychological perspective, people enjoy making quick decisions and seeing how their preferences compare to others. This approach taps into our natural curiosity and desire for connection, leading to more comments, replies, and even friendly debates. Ultimately, these prompts create a positive feedback loop that boosts engagement and keeps your community vibrant.
Minimalism or maximalism? Which design style speaks to you most?
💡 Example: "Minimalism or maximalism? Which design style speaks to you most?"
Sketching by hand or jumping straight to digital?
💡 Example: "Sketching by hand or jumping straight to digital?"
Figma or Adobe XD? Pick your favorite for UI design.
💡 Example: "Figma or Adobe XD? Pick your favorite for UI design."
Bright colors or muted palettes?
💡 Example: "Bright colors or muted palettes?"
Serif or sans-serif fonts for branding?
💡 Example: "Serif or sans-serif fonts for branding?"
Working in silence or with music on?
💡 Example: "Working in silence or with music on?"
Wireframes first or dive into high-fidelity design?
💡 Example: "Wireframes first or dive into high-fidelity design?"
Flat icons or 3D icons in your projects?
💡 Example: "Flat icons or 3D icons in your projects?"
Designing logos or websites - which do you prefer?
💡 Example: "Designing logos or websites - which do you prefer?"
Creative mornings or late-night inspiration?
💡 Example: "Creative mornings or late-night inspiration?"
Realistic mockups or abstract mockups?
💡 Example: "Realistic mockups or abstract mockups?"
Group brainstorming or solo sketching?
💡 Example: "Group brainstorming or solo sketching?"
Dark mode or light mode for your designs?
💡 Example: "Dark mode or light mode for your designs?"
Freelance design or agency life?
💡 Example: "Freelance design or agency life?"
Vintage vibes or futuristic feels?
💡 Example: "Vintage vibes or futuristic feels?"
Long deadlines or tight turnarounds?
💡 Example: "Long deadlines or tight turnarounds?"
Designing for print or digital?
💡 Example: "Designing for print or digital?"
Mood boards or mind maps to start a project?
💡 Example: "Mood boards or mind maps to start a project?"
Stock photos or custom illustrations?
💡 Example: "Stock photos or custom illustrations?"
Creative block: step away or push through?
💡 Example: "Creative block: step away or push through?"
User testing or designer intuition?
💡 Example: "User testing or designer intuition?"
Big bold headlines or subtle details?
💡 Example: "Big bold headlines or subtle details?"
Mood: monochrome or rainbow?
💡 Example: "Mood: monochrome or rainbow?"
Daily design challenges or passion projects?
💡 Example: "Daily design challenges or passion projects?"
Mobile-first or desktop-first design?
💡 Example: "Mobile-first or desktop-first design?"
Preference: gradients or flat colors?
💡 Example: "Preference: gradients or flat colors?"
Client feedback: love it or leave it?
💡 Example: "Client feedback: love it or leave it?"
Organized layers or wild and free?
💡 Example: "Organized layers or wild and free?"
Personal portfolio or team showcase?
💡 Example: "Personal portfolio or team showcase?"
Quick sketches or detailed drafts?
💡 Example: "Quick sketches or detailed drafts?"
Templates or starting from scratch?
💡 Example: "Templates or starting from scratch?"
Collaborating online or in person?
💡 Example: "Collaborating online or in person?"
Bold patterns or clean simplicity?
💡 Example: "Bold patterns or clean simplicity?"
Learning by doing or taking structured courses?
💡 Example: "Learning by doing or taking structured courses?"
Inspiration: nature or technology?
💡 Example: "Inspiration: nature or technology?"
Animating graphics or static visuals?
💡 Example: "Animating graphics or static visuals?"
Favorite workspace: coffee shop or home studio?
💡 Example: "Favorite workspace: coffee shop or home studio?"
Designing for fun or for a cause?
💡 Example: "Designing for fun or for a cause?"
Save as PNG or SVG?
💡 Example: "Save as PNG or SVG?"
Brand colors: stick to the palette or experiment?
💡 Example: "Brand colors: stick to the palette or experiment?"
Early feedback or final reveal?
💡 Example: "Early feedback or final reveal?"
Designing solo or with a team?
💡 Example: "Designing solo or with a team?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community platform of choice. Post at regular intervals—such as weekly or during low-activity periods—to keep members involved. Encourage everyone to share their pick and, if they wish, explain their reasoning. Pin popular posts or reshare them with small twists to maximize participation. Mix in these prompts with other content for a well-rounded engagement strategy.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, adapt your post format to fit the platform's features. For chat-based platforms, keep prompts brief and conversational. On forums or social media, add images or polls if available. Always encourage replies and reactions to maximize visibility and engagement.
Frame your 'This or That' questions to focus on workflows, features, or context-specific preferences rather than declaring one tool superior. For example, ask 'Figma for real-time collaboration or Adobe XD for prototyping—what fits your team’s process best?' This encourages sharing of experiences and tips instead of heated arguments.
Create visually engaging templates that juxtapose real project examples or mockups illustrating each principle. Encourage members to share when and why they choose one over the other in client briefs or personal projects, fostering a deeper discussion about design intent and audience fit.
Use scenario-based prompts such as 'Prioritize usability for a fintech dashboard, or push aesthetics for a marketing landing page?' This invites members to consider real-world design tradeoffs and share their thought processes, making the discussion both relatable and educational.
Yes, trend-focused 'This or That' posts are highly engaging. Enhance relevance by asking members to post examples from their current work or recent client requests, and discuss how trend adoption impacts usability, branding, and user feedback in their actual design scenarios.
Absolutely. Pose ethical or practical dilemmas faced by designers, such as 'Stick to the client’s color palette or propose a more accessible alternative?' This approach surfaces common challenges and best practices for managing client relationships and advocating for design integrity.
Craft templates that highlight context-specific needs, such as 'Design mobile-first for e-commerce apps or desktop-first for B2B dashboards?' Encourage participants to share team experiences, workflow adjustments, and outcomes. This fosters knowledge sharing across disciplines like UX, UI, and product design, making conversations valuable for varied roles.
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