The image features a glitched, distorted background with horizontal lines and color artifacts, suggesting a digital malfunction or intentional design. Overlaid in the center is the bold, white, all-caps text “DOMESTIKA COLLAPSE.” Behind the text are two large, partially transparent video play buttons superimposed on blurred video stills. One still shows a close-up of a hand using a sculpting tool, and the other shows a swirl of mixed clay or paint on a surface. The overall visual suggests a theme of digital or creative disruption.

The Truth About Domestika

Thinking of joining Domestika? You might want to hold off. Once a beloved creative hub, the platform is now tangled in controversy — from unpaid instructors to shady billing and a dissolved art school. Here’s a closer look at what went wrong and why artists and students are sounding the alarm.

The image is a humorous staged photo set in a modern office. On the left, a man in a suit is speaking energetically with his hands raised, while another man on the right, dressed casually in a light shirt and jeans, is running away with a panicked expression. There are speech bubbles over each man: The man in the suit says: "Can you tell me more about your business?" "Hey, Wait! Where are you going???" The man running away says: "Oh, no! He's asking more questions!" "There's no way I can scam this guy!" The image humorously suggests that asking detailed questions can expose scammers.

How Asking Questions Exposed a Design Scam

Scammers are getting slicker, but creatives can stay safer by asking the right questions early. This post breaks down a recent logo design scam — from sketchy emails to fake payments — and shows how staying professional and setting boundaries scares scammers off fast. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your work.