Struggling to spark meaningful discussion in your graphic design community? Expert Insight templates make it easy to share respected opinions and inspire valuable conversation. Use these ready-made prompts to educate, engage, and connect your members with leading voices in design.
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Featuring expert insights taps into a core desire of community members: to learn from the best. When you share advice or viewpoints from well-known designers, you instantly boost the perceived value and credibility of your group. This technique also creates a safe entry point for discussion, since members often feel more comfortable responding to an established authority.
Expert Insight posts encourage deeper engagement than generic questions because they provide a foundation for meaningful debate or agreement. Members are prompted not just to share their own opinions, but also to compare their experiences with those of respected figures in the field. This drives participation, learning, and even friendly challenges that build community bonds.
Paula Scher says 'It is through mistakes that you actually can grow.' Have you learned from a design mistake?
💡 Example: "Paula Scher says 'It is through mistakes that you actually can grow.' Have you learned from a design mistake?"
Stefan Sagmeister once shared that 'obsession is essential for great work.' Do you agree or disagree?
💡 Example: "Stefan Sagmeister once shared that 'obsession is essential for great work.' Do you agree or disagree?"
Jessica Walsh believes experimenting outside your comfort zone is key. When did you last try a new style?
💡 Example: "Jessica Walsh believes experimenting outside your comfort zone is key. When did you last try a new style?"
Massimo Vignelli valued simplicity in design. Share a project where simplicity made a difference.
💡 Example: "Massimo Vignelli valued simplicity in design. Share a project where simplicity made a difference."
Neville Brody says 'Design is more than just good looks.' What else does design mean to you?
💡 Example: "Neville Brody says 'Design is more than just good looks.' What else does design mean to you?"
Paula Scher talks about the power of typography. What typeface do you think is timeless?
💡 Example: "Paula Scher talks about the power of typography. What typeface do you think is timeless?"
David Carson challenges design rules. Have you ever broken a 'rule' for a project?
💡 Example: "David Carson challenges design rules. Have you ever broken a 'rule' for a project?"
Ellen Lupton says design should be accessible. How do you make your work more inclusive?
💡 Example: "Ellen Lupton says design should be accessible. How do you make your work more inclusive?"
Milton Glaser believed 'there are three responses to a piece of design - yes, no, and wow.' What was your last 'wow' moment?
💡 Example: "Milton Glaser believed 'there are three responses to a piece of design - yes, no, and wow.' What was your last 'wow' moment?"
Debbie Millman says 'branding is deliberate differentiation.' What brand do you think does this well?
💡 Example: "Debbie Millman says 'branding is deliberate differentiation.' What brand do you think does this well?"
Aaron Draplin stresses the importance of details. Share a design where a small detail made a big impact.
💡 Example: "Aaron Draplin stresses the importance of details. Share a design where a small detail made a big impact."
April Greiman encourages mixing digital and analog. Do you combine both in your process?
💡 Example: "April Greiman encourages mixing digital and analog. Do you combine both in your process?"
Chip Kidd says covers should make someone want to pick up the book. What design made you stop and look?
💡 Example: "Chip Kidd says covers should make someone want to pick up the book. What design made you stop and look?"
Michael Bierut often finds inspiration in everyday life. Where do you find your best ideas?
💡 Example: "Michael Bierut often finds inspiration in everyday life. Where do you find your best ideas?"
Jessica Hische values personal projects for growth. What side project are you working on?
💡 Example: "Jessica Hische values personal projects for growth. What side project are you working on?"
Yuko Shimizu says 'style is the result of hard work.' How would you describe your style?
💡 Example: "Yuko Shimizu says 'style is the result of hard work.' How would you describe your style?"
Mike Monteiro is vocal about design ethics. What ethical challenges have you faced in design?
💡 Example: "Mike Monteiro is vocal about design ethics. What ethical challenges have you faced in design?"
Gail Anderson highlights collaboration. How do you work with other creatives?
💡 Example: "Gail Anderson highlights collaboration. How do you work with other creatives?"
Saul Bass said 'design is thinking made visual.' What is your process for turning ideas into visuals?
💡 Example: "Saul Bass said 'design is thinking made visual.' What is your process for turning ideas into visuals?"
Timothy Goodman shares daily creative habits. Do you have a routine that helps you stay inspired?
💡 Example: "Timothy Goodman shares daily creative habits. Do you have a routine that helps you stay inspired?"
Sagmeister and Walsh believe in playfulness. How do you bring fun into your design work?
💡 Example: "Sagmeister and Walsh believe in playfulness. How do you bring fun into your design work?"
Legendary designer Paul Rand valued clear communication above all. How do you make your message clear?
💡 Example: "Legendary designer Paul Rand valued clear communication above all. How do you make your message clear?"
George Lois said 'Creativity can solve almost any problem.' What creative solution are you proud of?
💡 Example: "George Lois said 'Creativity can solve almost any problem.' What creative solution are you proud of?"
Designers like Susan Kare made icons that last decades. What makes an icon memorable to you?
💡 Example: "Designers like Susan Kare made icons that last decades. What makes an icon memorable to you?"
Leta Sobierajski says color is about emotion. How do you choose colors for your projects?
💡 Example: "Leta Sobierajski says color is about emotion. How do you choose colors for your projects?"
Erik Spiekermann believes in the power of grids. Do you use grids in your layouts?
💡 Example: "Erik Spiekermann believes in the power of grids. Do you use grids in your layouts?"
Kate Moross says design should be accessible for all. How does accessibility influence your work?
💡 Example: "Kate Moross says design should be accessible for all. How does accessibility influence your work?"
Paula Scher is known for bold choices. Share a time you took a creative risk.
💡 Example: "Paula Scher is known for bold choices. Share a time you took a creative risk."
Michael Bierut says 'Design is a process of discovery.' What have you discovered lately?
💡 Example: "Michael Bierut says 'Design is a process of discovery.' What have you discovered lately?"
Eddie Opara values multidisciplinary skills. Do you work in more than one creative field?
💡 Example: "Eddie Opara values multidisciplinary skills. Do you work in more than one creative field?"
Irma Boom believes in breaking conventions. What design convention would you change?
💡 Example: "Irma Boom believes in breaking conventions. What design convention would you change?"
Pentagram partners often talk about teamwork. How does collaboration affect your projects?
💡 Example: "Pentagram partners often talk about teamwork. How does collaboration affect your projects?"
Aaron Draplin says 'Make stuff you love.' What was the last thing you designed for yourself?
💡 Example: "Aaron Draplin says 'Make stuff you love.' What was the last thing you designed for yourself?"
Debbie Millman encourages lifelong learning. What new skill are you working on?
💡 Example: "Debbie Millman encourages lifelong learning. What new skill are you working on?"
Morag Myerscough uses bold color and pattern. What element defines your work?
💡 Example: "Morag Myerscough uses bold color and pattern. What element defines your work?"
Jessica Walsh says 'Make your mark.' What advice would you give to new designers?
💡 Example: "Jessica Walsh says 'Make your mark.' What advice would you give to new designers?"
Paula Scher values play in the creative process. How do you keep your work playful?
💡 Example: "Paula Scher values play in the creative process. How do you keep your work playful?"
Stefan Sagmeister believes happiness leads to better work. Does your mood affect your creativity?
💡 Example: "Stefan Sagmeister believes happiness leads to better work. Does your mood affect your creativity?"
Michael Bierut says 'Design is a way of thinking.' How has design changed how you view the world?
💡 Example: "Michael Bierut says 'Design is a way of thinking.' How has design changed how you view the world?"
Ellen Lupton talks about storytelling in design. How do you tell stories with visuals?
💡 Example: "Ellen Lupton talks about storytelling in design. How do you tell stories with visuals?"
Neville Brody says 'Good design is honest.' What does honesty look like in your portfolio?
💡 Example: "Neville Brody says 'Good design is honest.' What does honesty look like in your portfolio?"
Massimo Vignelli believed in timelessness. What makes a design timeless for you?
💡 Example: "Massimo Vignelli believed in timelessness. What makes a design timeless for you?"
Pick a template that fits your group's current interests or challenges. Personalize the expert name, quote, or topic to match your audience. Post on a regular schedule to maintain momentum. Always invite members to react, reflect, or share their own stories. You can also tag relevant members or feature their responses in follow-up posts to keep the conversation going.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, adapt your post format to fit the platform's strengths. On forums, use longer context or add follow-up questions. On social media, keep quotes brief and pair with a strong visual. In chat platforms, foster real-time discussion by tagging active members or using reactions to gauge interest.
Aim for one to two Expert Insight posts per week to keep discussions fresh without overwhelming members.
Yes, featuring diverse voices can spark unique conversations and introduce members to new perspectives.
Always include a clear call to action and tag members who may have relevant experiences or opinions to share.
Encourage respectful debate and remind members that differing views are welcome and enrich the community.
Yes, always credit the expert to maintain credibility and show respect for their work.
Absolutely. Modify the prompt to fit other formats like polls, AMAs, or tutorials as needed.
Yes, they are crafted to be approachable for all skill levels and can help foster learning at any stage.