This is HCD – Human-Centered Design, UX & Service Design Thinking Podcast Why We Made Our Design Community Invite-Only (and Why That Matters)
Jun 17, 2025
Gerry shares exciting news about transforming a design community into an application-only model to foster genuine connections. This intentional shift prioritizes member engagement and alignment over mere growth. Members enjoy exclusive access to premium courses, personal coaching, and real-time support through live sessions. The community is built on values of transparency and impact, creating a low-noise environment for learning. It's an invitation to explore a thoughtfully crafted space for human-centered design practitioners.
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Why Membership Became Application-Only
- Gerry explains the community shifted from open sign-ups to an application model to ensure active, aligned members.
- He highlights the community intentionally stays small (about 100 people) to create high-value interactions.
Small Size Enables Deeper Impact
- A small, intentional community lets Gerry provide deep, practical support that can't scale in large groups.
- The group focuses on applying human-centered design for genuine meaningful impact rather than growth for its own sake.
Join Annually For Courses And Coaching
- Join the community to get access to Gerry's full course library instead of buying courses individually.
- Choose the annual plan to include a one-on-one coaching session and better value.