Staying on top of graphic design trends can be overwhelming with constant industry shifts. Our ready-made Industry News templates help you keep your community informed, engaged, and discussing the latest developments with ease.
Plan your content calendar and auto-post to Skool, Circle, or Mighty Networks
Sharing industry news in your graphic design community connects members to the latest trends, tools, and insights. It satisfies their natural curiosity about what is shaping the design world and provides immediate value, encouraging ongoing participation. When news is shared in a professional yet approachable way, members not only stay informed but also feel empowered to discuss and apply new information to their own work.
This content type is especially effective because it transforms passive consumption into active engagement. Instead of just reading news, members are prompted to reflect on how changes might affect their own projects or careers. By tying updates to actionable discussions, you foster a sense of community learning and growth.
Did you see Adobe's latest update? Here is what it means for our workflow. Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Did you see Adobe's latest update? Here is what it means for our workflow. Thoughts?"
Pantone just released their Color of the Year. How do you feel about this choice?
💡 Example: "Pantone just released their Color of the Year. How do you feel about this choice?"
AI design tools are trending. Have you tried any? What was your experience?
💡 Example: "AI design tools are trending. Have you tried any? What was your experience?"
Design Week just wrapped up. Here are some key takeaways. Which stand out to you?
💡 Example: "Design Week just wrapped up. Here are some key takeaways. Which stand out to you?"
A new logo redesign just dropped for a major brand. Do you love it or hate it?
💡 Example: "A new logo redesign just dropped for a major brand. Do you love it or hate it?"
Recent study shows flat design is still dominant. How does this impact your projects?
💡 Example: "Recent study shows flat design is still dominant. How does this impact your projects?"
What do you think about the rise of generative art in mainstream design?
💡 Example: "What do you think about the rise of generative art in mainstream design?"
Big news: Canva just launched a major feature. Will this change your workflow?
💡 Example: "Big news: Canva just launched a major feature. Will this change your workflow?"
Figma is introducing new collaboration tools. How could this help your team?
💡 Example: "Figma is introducing new collaboration tools. How could this help your team?"
There is a new open-source font making waves. Has anyone tried it yet?
💡 Example: "There is a new open-source font making waves. Has anyone tried it yet?"
UX Magazine just published a report on accessibility. Any key takeaways for us?
💡 Example: "UX Magazine just published a report on accessibility. Any key takeaways for us?"
Remote design jobs are increasing. How is this trend affecting your career plans?
💡 Example: "Remote design jobs are increasing. How is this trend affecting your career plans?"
The latest Behance portfolio trends are out. What do you notice?
💡 Example: "The latest Behance portfolio trends are out. What do you notice?"
Have you read the recent article on sustainable design practices?
💡 Example: "Have you read the recent article on sustainable design practices?"
Big merger in the design software world. How might this impact pricing?
💡 Example: "Big merger in the design software world. How might this impact pricing?"
Design podcasts are featuring more freelance tips lately. Which ones do you recommend?
💡 Example: "Design podcasts are featuring more freelance tips lately. Which ones do you recommend?"
Here are this week’s top graphic design news headlines. Which are most relevant to you?
💡 Example: "Here are this week's top graphic design news headlines. Which are most relevant to you?"
Major design award winners were announced. Did your favorites make the list?
💡 Example: "Major design award winners were announced. Did your favorites make the list?"
A new book on design thinking just came out. Has anyone picked it up yet?
💡 Example: "A new book on design thinking just came out. Has anyone picked it up yet?"
AR and VR are gaining traction in design. Where do you see the biggest potential?
💡 Example: "AR and VR are gaining traction in design. Where do you see the biggest potential?"
Designers, what is your reaction to the latest copyright law changes?
💡 Example: "Designers, what is your reaction to the latest copyright law changes?"
Forbes just ranked the top design agencies of the year. Any surprises?
💡 Example: "Forbes just ranked the top design agencies of the year. Any surprises?"
Noticed the increase in minimalist branding? How do you feel about this trend?
💡 Example: "Noticed the increase in minimalist branding? How do you feel about this trend?"
Which recent design trend do you think will last the longest?
💡 Example: "Which recent design trend do you think will last the longest?"
Adobe Max just announced new keynote speakers. Who are you excited to hear from?
💡 Example: "Adobe Max just announced new keynote speakers. Who are you excited to hear from?"
A new study shows demand for motion graphics is rising. How are you adapting?
💡 Example: "A new study shows demand for motion graphics is rising. How are you adapting?"
Which recent design controversy caught your eye? Let’s keep the conversation respectful.
💡 Example: "Which recent design controversy caught your eye? Let's keep the conversation respectful."
What is your take on the new guidelines for digital accessibility?
💡 Example: "What is your take on the new guidelines for digital accessibility?"
The latest edition of Communication Arts is out. Any must-read articles?
💡 Example: "The latest edition of Communication Arts is out. Any must-read articles?"
Designers, how do you stay updated on industry news?
💡 Example: "Designers, how do you stay updated on industry news?"
Creative Bloq just published their annual tools roundup. Which tools do you use most?
💡 Example: "Creative Bloq just published their annual tools roundup. Which tools do you use most?"
A major rebrand in tech just launched. What would you have done differently?
💡 Example: "A major rebrand in tech just launched. What would you have done differently?"
What impact do you think the recent social media algorithm changes will have on designers?
💡 Example: "What impact do you think the recent social media algorithm changes will have on designers?"
The latest data on design salaries is out. Does this match your experience?
💡 Example: "The latest data on design salaries is out. Does this match your experience?"
Did you see the new government guidelines for digital content? Are you prepared?
💡 Example: "Did you see the new government guidelines for digital content? Are you prepared?"
Which recent design event inspired you most?
💡 Example: "Which recent design event inspired you most?"
Here is a summary of this month’s top design news. What stood out for you?
💡 Example: "Here is a summary of this month's top design news. What stood out for you?"
What is the biggest challenge you face with current design software updates?
💡 Example: "What is the biggest challenge you face with current design software updates?"
Designers, how do you stay on top of changing tech and trends?
💡 Example: "Designers, how do you stay on top of changing tech and trends?"
New plugin alert. Have you tried it yet? Share your review below.
💡 Example: "New plugin alert. Have you tried it yet? Share your review below."
A major design conference just dropped its session list. Which ones are you bookmarking?
💡 Example: "A major design conference just dropped its session list. Which ones are you bookmarking?"
What do you think about the latest trends in packaging design?
💡 Example: "What do you think about the latest trends in packaging design?"
Choose reputable sources for your news updates, and tailor the template to fit your group's interests. Post regularly but avoid overwhelming your members. Always invite input, such as opinions or predictions, to spark discussion. Where possible, tag or mention relevant topics or trends to help members find the information easily. Follow up on high-engagement threads with summaries or deeper dives to keep the conversation going.
For all platforms, keep posts visually clear and concise. Use formatting tools like bold text or bullet points to highlight key information. On visual platforms, accompany news with relevant images or infographics. In chat-based communities, use threading to organize discussions around each news post.
When selecting or customizing templates, mix coverage between trending tools, such as Figma or Canva feature rollouts, and updates on established software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. This ensures relevance for both early adopters and traditionalists in your community. Consider using different template styles: for instance, 'Tool Update Spotlights' for new software, and 'Legacy Software Tips' for classics. Rotate these themes weekly to maintain broad appeal.
Use templates that break down the redesign process with sections like 'Before/After Visuals', 'Design Rationale', and 'Community Hot Takes'. Encourage commentary by including industry terminology such as kerning, negative space, and color psychology. Prompt members to share their professional opinions, technical critiques, or even mock reworks, fostering deeper engagement.
Yes, it’s effective to differentiate. For Pantone Color of the Year, use visually-driven templates highlighting the swatch, palette pairings, and design applications. For trend reports, structure posts around categories like typography, layout systems (e.g., grid vs. freeform), and illustration styles. This targeted approach increases relevance and sparks more specialized conversations.
Incorporate customizable sections in your templates for location tags, regulatory updates (like ADA compliance), and region-specific showcases (such as AIGA or D&AD awards). This localization helps members relate content to their practice, and can prompt discussions about adapting workflows for compliance or local design trends.
Create urgent-style templates with clear headlines, timeline breakdowns, and impact analysis—e.g., 'Adobe Creative Cloud Outage: What Designers Need to Know.' Include sections for recommended workarounds, backup strategies, and a call-to-action for members to share their experiences or solutions, using industry lingo such as file versioning, asset management, or cloud sync.
Leverage templates designed with typographic emphasis—highlighting font specimens, licensing details, and potential use-cases (like web vs. print). Prompt members to discuss kerning quality, OpenType features, or share their own font pairings. Incorporate sections for user reviews or portfolio showcases using the new typefaces to deepen knowledge sharing.
Skool · Circle · Mighty Networks