DoingCoolStuff

What Is DoingCoolStuff?

DoingCoolStuff is a curated directory of brand, motion, and digital product design studios. It serves as a searchable collection of studios producing visual design work, fitting into the design workflow as an inspiration and discovery resource for designers seeking references in branding, motion graphics, and digital products. As a tool in the **Design** category, DoingCoolStuff operates on a free access model, allowing users to browse without any subscription costs.

What DoingCoolStuff Does

• Collects and organizes links to studios specializing in brand design, motion design, and digital product design.
• Provides filters by studio size categories, including Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large.
• Includes a remote work filter to identify studios offering remote collaboration options.
• Curates studios based on their visual design output, such as branding, illustration, and graphic design.
• Maintains a searchable interface for discovering studios with distinct styles and identities.
• Features an info section explaining the directory's origins from a shared Google Doc of design studio links.

How DoingCoolStuff Can Be Used

• Designers research potential collaborators by filtering studios by size and remote availability for project partnerships.
• Product teams browse curated examples of brand and digital work to inform their own visual strategies during ideation phases.
• Motion designers discover studios with strong animation portfolios to benchmark techniques or seek inspiration for client pitches.
• Creative directors use the directory to scout agencies with unique styles that align with specific project narratives or themes.
• Freelancers explore small or extra small studios for networking opportunities or to study emerging design trends without following fleeting fads.

Who Is DoingCoolStuff For?

DoingCoolStuff targets digital product designers, brand strategists, motion graphics specialists, and creative directors who need curated references for visual design projects. It suits professionals at various experience levels working on branding, digital interfaces, or motion content, particularly those valuing studios with distinct identities over trend-driven work. Product managers and app founders may also reference it for UI/UX inspiration from real studio portfolios. Visit DoingCoolStuff