DESIGN CHAN

DESIGNCHAN.ORG
Professional Web Design Community

Our Mission

DesignChan exists to elevate the standards of web design by recognizing and celebrating exceptional digital experiences. We believe that great design has the power to solve problems, tell stories, and create meaningful connections between people and brands.

In an internet filled with countless websites, we curate the gems that demonstrate true design excellence - whether through innovative user experiences, beautiful visual aesthetics, technical prowess, or creative problem-solving. Our goal is to inspire designers, educate businesses, and showcase what's possible when creativity meets purpose.

What We Do

Every month, we select one outstanding website as our "Website of the Month" - a recognition that goes beyond just looking good. We evaluate sites based on design innovation, user experience, technical execution, and how effectively they achieve their goals. Each winner receives a detailed review that breaks down what makes their design successful.

Beyond our monthly awards, we maintain a showcase board where designers and developers can share their work, seek feedback, and connect with others in the community. We also provide resources, tutorials, and insights to help creators improve their craft.

50+
Websites Featured
Exceptional designs recognized for excellence
1000+
Community Members
Designers and developers worldwide
25+
Industries Covered
From startups to Fortune 500 companies
4.5+
Years Running
Consistently celebrating great design

Our Values

🎯 Quality Over Quantity

We carefully curate each feature to ensure only the most exceptional designs receive recognition. Every website we showcase represents the pinnacle of design excellence in its category.

🌍 Inclusive Community

Design excellence knows no boundaries. We celebrate creators from all backgrounds, business sizes, and industries - from solo freelancers to global agencies.

📚 Educational Focus

Every feature includes detailed analysis explaining what makes the design successful, helping our community learn and grow from each showcase.

🚀 Innovation First

We actively seek out websites that push boundaries, try new approaches, and demonstrate creative solutions to common challenges.

🤝 Community Driven

Our best discoveries come from community submissions. We believe the design community knows great work when they see it.

⚡ Performance Matters

Beautiful design means nothing if it doesn't work well. We evaluate sites holistically - aesthetics, usability, and technical performance.

Our Journey

2021
DesignChan launched as a passion project to highlight exceptional web design that was flying under the radar. Started with our first Website of the Month feature.
2022
Introduced our community showcase board and Q&A section. Reached 100+ featured websites and began building our designer community.
2023
Expanded our review process to include technical analysis and user experience evaluation. Launched detailed case studies for each monthly winner.
2024
Celebrated our 1000th community member and introduced categories for different types of websites. Added mobile-first evaluation criteria.
2025
Continuing to evolve our platform with enhanced community features and deeper design analysis. Always looking toward the future of web design.

How We Choose Winners

Our selection process is rigorous and comprehensive. We don't just look for pretty websites - we evaluate the complete user experience and how well the design serves its intended purpose.

Evaluation Criteria

Visual Design (25%): Aesthetic appeal, typography, color usage, visual hierarchy, and overall polish. We look for designs that are both beautiful and purposeful.

User Experience (30%): Navigation clarity, information architecture, user flow, and how intuitive the site feels to use. Great design should make complex things simple.

Technical Excellence (20%): Performance, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, code quality, and innovative technical implementations that enhance the user experience.

Business Impact (15%): How effectively the design supports business goals, whether that's e-commerce conversion, lead generation, brand building, or content engagement.

Innovation Factor (10%): Creative solutions, unique approaches, and features that push the boundaries of what's possible on the web.

Every submission receives fair consideration regardless of company size, industry, or budget. We've featured everything from personal portfolios to Fortune 500 corporate sites - great design transcends categories.

Join Our Community

Be part of a community that appreciates great design and wants to make the web a more beautiful, functional place.