The community behind the work.
Designers, illustrators and developers who critique, teach and hire each other — online and in person. Looking for one-to-one guidance? Find a mentor.
Designers who show up and tell the truth
Studio veterans and rising voices lead our critique nights, teardowns and workshops — in person and online, so no one is left out.
Identity teardowns
Working brand designers & studios
Critique nights
Senior graphic designers & art directors
Type jams
Illustrators and type designers
Money talks
Freelancers who price their work well
Pick how you want to belong
Community Member
Free, forever
Open to everyone — whether you're just starting out or years deep in the industry.
- Access to all monthly hangouts and virtual sessions
- The member directory and group chat
- Open critique and portfolio nights
- Job and brief drops from the community
Studio Circle
₦15,000 / year
For designers who want deeper access, mentorship and a more focused room.
- Everything in the free membership
- Small-group mentorship with art directors
- Masterclasses and type/brand workshops
- Invitation to the annual Studio Roundtable
Last season
Moments from the community
“My first BGDC critique night was brutal in the best way. Left with 4 pages of notes and 2 new friends.”
“Got my first identity client from someone I met at a BGDC hangout. This community is not playing.”
FAQs
Crea8ives is a global community for brand identity designers, graphic designers, illustrators and visual creatives — open to creatives everywhere.