How categories and subcategories work
Taxonomy helps match people and projects by consistent themes.
How it works
- Categories group broad domains.
- Subcategories define specific interests inside a category.
- Profiles and projects both use subcategories.
- Matching and search use these shared labels.
Examples
- Category: Startups -> Subcategory: Technology & IT
- Category: Education -> Subcategory: Language Exchange
- Category: Creativity -> Subcategory: Visual Arts
Category and subcategory glossary
Reference list of categories with their subcategories and meanings.
Use these labels consistently in profiles and project cards.
Creativity
Subcategories
Creative Writing & Blogging
Writing content, essays, fiction, and blog-based publishing projects.
Dance & Theater
Performance, choreography, acting practice, and stage-oriented collaboration.
Graphic Design & Illustration
Branding, layout, digital graphics, and illustration-driven creative work.
Music Composition & Production
Songwriting, arrangement, recording, and music production workflows.
Performances & Modern Art
Experimental formats, installations, and contemporary performance art.
Photography & Videography
Photo/video capture, editing, and visual storytelling projects.
Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, and other forms of visual art.
Other in creativity
Creative topics beyond the listed creativity subcategories.
Education
Subcategories
Academic Research
Research-focused projects in science, humanities, or applied fields.
Coding Bootcamps
Intensive coding practice, portfolio building, and software learning groups.
Language Exchange
Practicing languages with peers through conversation and mutual learning.
Online Courses & Certifications
Learning paths centered on online programs, certificates, and structured curricula.
Skill Sharing & Workshops
Hands-on workshops and peer teaching for practical skills.
Study Groups & Peer Tutoring
Collaborative learning groups and peer-led academic support.
Other in education
Education topics outside the predefined education subcategories.
Hobby
Subcategories
Collecting
Any forms of interaction related to collecting.
Crafts & DIY
Hands-on making, building, repair, and do-it-yourself creative activities.
Gaming
Video games, tabletop games, esports, and game-centered community projects.
Music & Instruments
Playing instruments, band collaboration, and practical music skill growth.
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking, nature exploration, and outdoor activities.
Reading & Writing
Book clubs, writing practice, editing circles, and story-focused work.
Sports & Fitness
Team sports, training, health routines, and fitness-focused collaboration.
Other hobbies
Varieties of hobbies that do not fit other hobby subcategories.
Local & Community
Subcategories
Civic Engagement & Local Politics
Community participation, civic projects, and local policy involvement.
Local Meetups & Socializing
In-person social groups, networking gatherings, and local community interaction.
Neighborhood Events
Local meetups, district events, and neighborhood-level initiatives.
Other in local & community
Local-community topics that do not fit standard community subcategories.
Professional & Career
Subcategories
Career Change
Transition planning, re-skilling, and support for changing professional tracks.
Freelance Projects
Client work, short-term contracts, and independent professional collaboration.
Job Shadowing
Learning by observing experienced professionals in real working environments.
Mentorship
Structured guidance from experienced people to support skill and career growth.
Networking
Professional connections, peer exchange, and relationship-building activities.
Other in professional
Career-related topics outside the standard professional subcategories.
Self-development
Subcategories
Emotional Intelligence
Self-regulation, empathy, and relationship skills for personal and team growth.
Financial Literacy
Budgeting, personal finance fundamentals, and practical money-management knowledge.
Goal Setting & Productivity
Setting goals, planning, improving discipline, and managing personal productivity.
Leadership Skills
Leading teams, decision-making, coordination, and responsibility in group contexts.
Mindfulness & Spiritual Practices
Practices for self-awareness, reflection, mental balance, and spiritual growth.
Public Speaking & Communication
Confidence, speaking practice, storytelling, and communication skill development.
Other in self-development
Self-development topics not covered by the listed subcategories.
Social (Volunteering)
Subcategories
Animal Welfare
Care, rescue, protection, and welfare initiatives for animals.
Community Support & Mentorship
Volunteer support, social mentorship, and practical help for local communities.
Disaster Relief
Coordination and support initiatives during emergencies and disasters.
Environmental Cleanup & Conservation
Community projects focused on cleanup, conservation, and environmental impact.
Fundraising & Event Planning
Donation campaigns, volunteer events, and logistics for social impact projects.
Human Rights & Advocacy
Awareness, campaigns, and action projects for rights and inclusion.
Other in social
Social-volunteering topics not covered by the listed options.
Startups
Subcategories
E-commerce & Retail
Online stores, retail growth, customer communication, and sales management.
Fintech & Blockchain
Financial technology, payments, crypto products, and blockchain use cases.
Hardware & Manufacturing
Electronics and technological products, prototyping, and production.
Healthcare & Biotech
Medical, health-tech, diagnostics, and biotech innovation initiatives.
Marketing & Consulting
Go-to-market, growth strategy, brand work, and advisory services.
SaaS & Business Software
Business tools, B2B platforms, subscriptions, and workflow systems.
Technology & IT
Software, platforms, automation, data, and technical product development.
Other in startups
Startup topics that do not match the listed startup subcategories.
Other
Subcategories
Other
General fallback option when no specific subcategory matches your topic.