The site allows users to create their own profiles and upload samples of their own design work, in addition to being able to view and rate designs from other members.

The content of the site is expected to be largely user generated but will also feature work from industry designers such as David Carson, Peter Saville and Chip Kidd.

Visitors to the site can also see how Quark's design software, QuarkXPress 7, is used by brands such as the Salvation Army, Metro International and Design Week.

Quark marketing director Gavin Drake said: "We believe we have created a site that will genuinely inspire and excite designers.

"There are so many social sites at the moment, but none that are specifically aimed at designers and enable them to showcase their work," he added.