Drawar began as a simple site concept in November 2009. The idea was that there wasn't enough critical discussion about design. There was a huge gap between web design blogs which posted nothing but lists and more artsy design blogs that were nothing more than inspiration galleries with words. Drawar wanted to combine them along with idea of bringing people together to talk about design. It wasn't supposed to be an online classroom, but an online bar where you could sit at the table with some beers and speak with passion. Too many shots though and you got kicked out if you can't hold your liquor.
The purpose of Drawar hasn't been calculated. Nobody sat in a coffee shop slowly etching out the grand scheme of things. Drawar is born from a love of design and the need to talk about it. There is no evil plan to dominate the design world or gain a million users. Just a place to sit down and talk with complete strangers (that will eventually become 'friends') about your passion for design.
Is it weird that I talk about Drawar as if it is a living organism? In a way it is. All communities are their own type of organisms. We can help nurture and grow it in a certain direction, but the finally outcome can never be predicted.
Ever since 2009 the vision has always been the same and that was to create a community around design that people could enjoy. A place where anyone can have a discussion on design as long as they bring an open mind.
This new Drawar is simple. There is a Journal and there is a Community. The Community is invite-only. GASP. It is this way because not everyone needs to have their voice heard. There are some idiots out there that like to ruin a good discussion for no apparent reason. I know you aren't that type of person so you should be able to find an invite somehow.
Every month this homepage will change with some new content on it. Almost like a monthly magazine editorial. The real action of course happens within the site itself. This cover page is just that, a cover.
