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10 of the greatest sources for creative inspiration
Like you already know this famous quote – inspiration is everywhere. Beside real life inspirations which are related to you and your surrounding, there are millions of print publications, web pages and mobile apps which offer inspiring content on both big and small screens.
Search for inspiration can be a heavy task, particularly if you need something specific. By just typing desired keyword on Google, god knows how many pages will be displayed and with content which you can find interesting at the first glance. But the truth is that this lovely process can sometimes be frustrating and extremely time consuming.
In order to boost your inspiration searching process and based on our team experience, we made a list of some great resources which we think you will find useful in your day-to-day hunt for inspiration.
1. Flickr
flickr.com is a great place to start your search for inspiration. Started as photos sharing platform, Flickr has become an ultimate source of user published photos, artworks, graphics, ideas… And with a free terabyte, you can share yours items, also.
2. Behance
behance.net is THE place for creative inspiration search. Powered by global community of creatives you can find whatever you think of – from logo design inspiration, branding, web & app design, adverts, photos to fashion & industrial design and architecture.
3. Awwwards
If you are looking for the best web design trends in the world, awwwards.com is right place to start your search. It recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world.
4. The Dieline
If you are searching for great package design inspiration thedieline.com is the industry’s source for daily package design inspiration, news, conferences, events, and awards.
5. Lovely Package
One more excellent place for package design inspiration, lovelypackage.com is the place curating some of the worlds best package designs.
6. Dribbble
dribbble.com is show and tell for designers and creatives. On just 400 x 300 pixels, community of carefully selected designers show & discuss their work, process, and executed projects. Great place for inspiration seekers.
7. Pinterest
Yes, its known as a social network. But pinterest.com is also excellent place for finding creative inspiration on daily basis. Discovering things based on your interest and collecting stuff you love is just a Pin away from you.
8. Ads of the world
Like its name says, adsoftheworld.com is advertising archive and community showcasing best creative campaigns, commercials, print ads and others daily from around the world.
9. Creattica
As its slogan says “Your source for design inspiration”, Creattica.com is an online inspiration gallery showcasing web design, logo design, print design, photography, and artwork from around the web. Owned by envato, the leading creative marketplace player.
10. Thefwa
Yet another great resource for web design & UX inspirations, thefwa.com is a must to explore. Known also as Favorite website awards, it curates great archive of truly cutting-edge “sites of the day”.
Just lots of love to Pinterest!!
Am great fond of using it regularly, Thanks for including it in the list.