How to popularize project to get more users and thus feedbacks

[YuheshPandian]

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Hey guys,

I'm excited to share that I'm working on a project that curates a unique collection of skill icons designed to showcase individuals' talents and expertise. With these vibrant and engaging icons, users can easily communicate their skills in a visually appealing way. Now, I'm seeking your advice on how to spread the word and expand my reach. I'm eager for feedback on the icons and would love to encourage more submissions from creative designers. Any tips on how to engage a broader audience and gather valuable insights would be greatly appreciated! Let's elevate the way we present our skills together!

I appreciate your attention.
Best regards,
Yuhesh Pandian

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[Lakshya2099]

Hey Yuhesh — this sounds like a fantastic project! Skill icons that let people visually represent their talents can really elevate online portfolios, resumes, and even social bios. Here's how you can gain traction, get more feedback, and bring in creative submissions:

🚀 1. Tell the Story — Everywhere
People connect with why a project exists. Share your mission across:

LinkedIn (ideal for professional exposure)

X (formerly Twitter) and Threads (for the design/dev crowd)

Reddit (e.g., r/web_design, r/DesignCritiques, r/Frontend, r/SideProject)

Dev.to or Hashnode — post an article introducing your idea, including samples and a call to contribute.

Make the posts visual-first — a few vibrant icon previews with a clear message like:

“What if your portfolio could show your skills instead of just listing them?”

🎨 2. Engage Designers: Tap Into the Right Communities
To gather new submissions:

Post a design brief on platforms like Dribbble, Behance, or Figma Community.

Submit your project to Designspiration, Product Hunt upcoming, or SideProjectStack.

Ask on Discord servers like Design Buddies, Figma, or Makerlog.

Create a clear "Submit your icon" page with:

Attribution rules

Style guidelines (e.g. rounded, monochrome, 3D etc.)

Link to GitHub or form submission

📬 3. Get Real Feedback
Use Google Forms, Typeform, or just a short Twitter poll to ask:

What skills do you wish had an icon?

Are the icons understandable at first glance?

Would you use them on your website/resume?

Bonus: Show A/B icon options and let people vote.

🧩 4. Open Source It (if you haven’t yet)
If you're building this as an open design repo:

Launch on GitHub with a clean README.md explaining the goal, submission guidelines, and usage.

Label issues with help-wanted and good first issue.

Tag your repo with topics like design-system, portfolio, open-source-icons.

📢 5. Create a "Skill Icon Generator"
Eventually, offer a simple webpage where people:

Pick icons

Download or embed them

Generate a badge (like shields.io)

This gives instant value and viral sharing potential.

[YuheshPandian]

Hey thanks for the help...You are really awesome.

[PawanKumar-Dev]

Hi @YuheshPandian

🚀 1. Craft a Clear Value Proposition
Before you promote, make sure your messaging answers:

• What problem does this solve?
• Who benefits most (job seekers, freelancers, portfolio builders, etc.)?
• Why are your icons unique (e.g., customizable, trendy, accessible)?

📣 2. Promotion Strategies to Expand Your Reach
A. Launch on Designer/Dev Communities.
- Product Hunt: Great for early exposure and tech/design-savvy users.
- Dribbble & Behance: Upload teaser sets and link back for full access or submissions.
- Reddit: Post in subreddits like r/design, r/freelance, r/coolguides, or r/userexperience.
- Designer News / Indie Hackers: Share your journey and ask for feedback.

B. Social Media Microcampaigns
- Instagram/TikTok: Post short reels showing transformations of resumes/portfolios using your icons.
- LinkedIn: Focus on how skill icons can improve personal branding.
- Twitter/X: Engage with indie creators, post design process clips, ask for feedback in threads.

C. Collaborate
Partner with:
- Design influencers to showcase your icons.
- Resume-building platforms or portfolio template designers to bundle your icons.
- Online course platforms (e.g., Skillshare instructors) to add visual flair to course completion certificates.

💌 3. Encourage Designer Submissions
A. Launch a Challenge
- Start a themed contest like “Skill Icons for the Future” or “Your Profession, Iconified”.
- Offer a prize (exposure, features, small cash reward) and spotlight contributors.

B. Make It Easy
- Provide a submission kit with templates, color palettes, and specs.
- Highlight top contributors on your site and social channels.

💬 4. Gather Feedback Effectively
A. Feedback Channels

• Create a feedback form (Typeform or Google Forms).
• Invite users to leave comments on your Behance or Dribbble uploads.
• Use Discord or a Slack community for live discussions and idea sharing.

B. Targeted Outreach
- Ask specific groups like career coaches, UX designers, and HR professionals for their opinions on how icons affect readability or perception.

📈 5. Optimize for Engagement & Growth
A. Use Analytics
- Track what icon styles or skill categories are most popular.
- Use tools like Hotjar or Fathom Analytics to watch user behavior on your site.

B. Build an Email List

• Offer free sample packs in exchange for emails.
• Send monthly newsletters featuring:
  • New icon sets
  • Design challenges
  • Community highlights

Let us know how you proceeded?

[YuheshPandian]

GitHub didn't allow me to mark two responses as answer else you would have been credited too. Anyways I'm grateful for your help.

Thank you