The Design Directory is a list of all the designers and studios who are producing amazing work. For other designers, its a place to find and follow new people. For companies / clients its a place to find designers or studios to work with.
If I were looking to connect with a design team in my area I'd love this resource. If I were using it I would need that subtle breakdown between lanes as my eyes have difficulty looking away and then returning back to where I was on the page. Contrast is a huge accessibility tool. Great idea and great tool! Excited to see where you take this!