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General
What is GlobalDesignerHub?
A free portfolio and professional platform for designers across architecture, interior, landscape, product, fashion, textile, graphic and UX/UI design.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Creating a professional portfolio is free — no credit card required.
How do I create a portfolio?
Choose Join Free, pick your industry, then add projects and collections from your dashboard. Your profile and projects are public and searchable once published.
How do clients find my work?
Through the designers directory, collections and search, and you can share the link to your GDH page directly.
How do I send feedback or report a problem?
Use the Feedback link at the top or bottom of any page. Every submission is sent to the team.
Architecture
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for architects?
Yes. Creating a professional portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I present a full project, not just final images?
Yes — each project can include a description, process, and multiple images so you can show concept through completion.
Can firms and independent architects both use GDH?
Yes, both individual architects and firms can build a profile and showcase projects.
How do clients or collaborators find my work?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly.
Interior
How can I create an interior design portfolio?
Create a free GlobalDesignerHub account, then add projects with photos, descriptions and the spaces you've designed — residential, commercial, or hospitality.
Can I showcase individual interior projects?
Yes — each project gets its own page with images, description and details, and can be grouped into collections.
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for interior designers?
Yes. Creating a portfolio and showcasing your work is free — no credit card required.
Can clients or collaborators find me through GDH?
Yes, your profile and projects are public and searchable by category and location.
Landscape
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for landscape designers?
Yes. Creating a professional portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I show a project from concept to finished garden?
Yes — each project can include a description, your process and multiple images, so you can show plans, planting and the completed space.
Can both landscape architects and garden designers join?
Yes, independent designers, studios and landscape architecture firms can all build a profile and showcase projects.
How do clients find my work?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly with prospective clients.
Product
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for product designers?
Yes. Building a portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I show the process, not just the final render?
Yes — each project can include a description, your process and multiple images, so you can show sketches, CAD views, prototypes and the finished product.
Can I sell products or designs through GDH?
Yes — the marketplace listing tools let you list pieces with pricing for buyers to order.
How do clients and manufacturers find my work?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly.
Fashion
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for fashion designers?
Yes. Creating a portfolio, publishing collections, and using GDH Studio's tech pack and colorway tools is free — no credit card required.
Can students use GlobalDesignerHub?
Yes — fashion students can build a portfolio, showcase school projects, and find internships and competitions the same as working designers.
Can I showcase 3D design work?
Yes — GDH Studio includes a real 3D viewer for garment renders, and accepts standard GLB/OBJ and DXF file imports from other tools.
Does GlobalDesignerHub help me find opportunities?
Yes — the opportunities board lists competitions, collaborations, internships and jobs for fashion designers.
Textile
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for textile designers?
Yes. Building a portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I present fabrics and prints as collections?
Yes, group swatches, prints and colourways into collections and describe the weave, weight and fibre for each.
Can I sell fabrics or print designs through GDH?
Yes — the marketplace listing tools let you list pieces with pricing for buyers to order.
How do brands and mills find my work?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly.
Graphic
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for graphic designers?
Yes. Building a portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I present a full brand project as a case study?
Yes — each project can include a description, your process and multiple images, so you can show the brief, the exploration and the final identity.
Can I group work by type?
Yes, organize work into collections such as branding, print, packaging or illustration.
How do brands and collaborators find me?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly.
UX/UI
Is GlobalDesignerHub free for UX/UI designers?
Yes. Building a portfolio is free — no credit card required.
Can I present a project as a case study?
Yes — each project can include a description, your process and multiple images, so you can walk through the problem, research, iterations and outcome.
Can I link to live prototypes?
Yes, you can include links in a project so viewers can open a prototype or the shipped product.
How do product teams find me?
Your profile and projects are public and searchable, and you can share your GDH page directly.