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Design showcase websites
Submit polished app designs to Mobbin, Dribbble, and other design galleries for exposure to design-conscious users
Why It Works
Design community acts as quality filter and amplifier. Getting featured on design sites signals premium quality to potential users and investors.
Prerequisites
Genuinely high-quality design workProfessional screenshotsClear app concept
How to Execute
1
Perfect visual design and interactions
2
Create compelling screenshots highlighting design details
3
Submit to multiple design showcase platforms
4
Include in portfolio/social media as social proof
When It Fails
When design isn't actually exceptional compared to featured work, or when targeting wrong audience for app category
Real Example
“Budgeting app with custom animations and illustrations gets featured on design sites, leading to organic downloads from users searching for 'beautiful budgeting apps'.”