Product Discontinued · Behance sunset the Work in Progress feature, which allowed sharing ephemeral 24-hour content for feedback. Behance now encourages users to post work-in-progress content as regular projects.
Recommended alternatives: Dribbble, Instagram Stories, Figma Community
Work in Progress for Designers: Ephemeral Design Feedback on Behance
24-hour ephemeral content feature on Behance for sharing design work and getting quick feedback
Work in Progress was a feature on Behance that let designers share snapshots of unfinished work for quick feedback. Posts expired after 24 hours, similar to Instagram Stories. Launched to encourage sharing rough ideas without the pressure of a polished portfolio piece, it was discontinued as Behance focused on permanent project showcasing.
Key Specs
| Price | Free (part of Behance) |
| Platform | Web, iOS, Android |
| Best for | Quick feedback on early-stage design work |
| Learning curve | Immediate (just upload and post) |
How Designers Used Work in Progress
Before discontinuation, designers integrated Work in Progress into their feedback loops. Here’s how it fit into creative workflows.
For Quick Feedback on Concepts
Post a screenshot of three logo directions before investing hours in refinement. Ask “Which feels strongest?” in the caption. Check back in an hour to see votes and comments from other Behance members. Unlike posting a full project, WIP lowered the stakes. Since it disappeared in 24 hours, you didn’t worry about unfinished work cluttering your portfolio.
For Behind-the-Scenes Process Sharing
Share a time-lapse video of sketching, a mood board in progress, or typography experiments. Followers saw the messy middle, not just polished finals. This humanized the design process and built audience connection. Many designers used WIP to document daily creative practice without committing to finished case studies.
For Staying Active on Behance
Post WIP content between major projects to maintain visibility. Behance’s algorithm rewarded regular activity. Designers between client work used WIP to share personal experiments, keeping their profile active without needing a complete project to publish.
For Testing Ideas Before Committing
Share two approaches to a design problem and gauge reactions before client presentations. If one direction got significantly more positive feedback, that informed which option to refine. This crowd-sourced validation helped designers make confident recommendations to stakeholders.
Work in Progress vs. Current Alternatives
Since WIP is discontinued, here’s how current tools compare for quick design feedback:
| Feature | Work in Progress | Dribbble Shots | Instagram Stories | Figma Community |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 24-hour posts | Permanent posts | 24-hour stories | Permanent files |
| Audience | Behance creatives | Designer community | General + designers | Designers using Figma |
| Feedback quality | ⚠️ Mixed | ✅ Designer-focused | ⚠️ Mostly likes | ✅ Design-specific |
| Cost | Free | Free + $5/month Pro | Free | Free |
| Privacy | Public only | Public + private | Public, close friends | Public + team-only |
Use Dribbble if: You want designer-specific feedback and don’t need the ephemeral aspect. Shots are permanent but you can share early-stage work.
Use Instagram Stories if: You want the 24-hour format and already have a design audience on Instagram. Less targeted feedback but higher volume of reactions.
Use Figma Community if: You’re sharing UI/UX work and want feedback from designers who can inspect and remix your designs. More collaborative than WIP ever was.
What Happened to Work in Progress
Behance sunset Work in Progress as the feature struggled to differentiate itself from Instagram Stories and regular Behance posts. The 24-hour constraint limited discovery (users had to catch WIP content quickly), and engagement didn’t justify maintaining a separate feature.
Adobe has focused Behance development on portfolio quality, Adobe Creative Cloud integration, and AI-powered discovery. The ephemeral content trend moved to Instagram, TikTok, and Discord rather than professional portfolio platforms.
Alternatives for Quick Design Feedback
Here’s where designers migrated after WIP shut down:
For ephemeral sharing:
- Instagram Stories with design hashtags (#WIP, #DesignProcess) to reach a design-focused audience
- Twitter/X threads documenting design decisions in real-time
- Discord design communities with dedicated WIP channels for instant feedback
For permanent WIP sharing:
- Dribbble Shots tagged as “Work in Progress” or “Concept”
- Behance regular projects marked as drafts or work-in-progress
- Figma Community files with “Exploring” or “Experiment” in the title
For private feedback:
- Slack channels with design teams or peer groups
- Notion pages shared with specific collaborators
- Figma commenting directly on design files
The shift away from Work in Progress reflects a broader change: designers now use multiple platforms for different purposes rather than expecting one tool to handle portfolios, process sharing, and quick feedback.