There’s no shame in admitting it; sometimes we all need a little inspiration to get the creative juices flowing. And after all, for creatives, there is nothing more enriching than surrounding (even figuratively) themselves with beautiful things that spark creativity.
So, where should a designer go to lose themselves in a sea of inspiration? Whether you’re looking for successful case studies, award-winning rebrands, or the latest logo trends — here are 10 websites every designer in search of inspiration should know about.
1. Awwwards
Awwwards hosts web design competitions across Europe and the USA. The best web designers, developers, and agencies in the world can connect, find inspiration, and keep evolving. For designers, awwwards.com is a goldmine of inspiration for web design, brand identities, and everything in between. Explore by category or technology, or get lost in over 6,000 Sites of the Day winners.
2. Branding, Packaging & Opinion (BP&O)
Branding, Packaging & Opinion (BP&O) does it all: it’s a blog offering daily design inspo, reviews, news, and opinions from founder Richard Baird, as well as staff writers and specialist commissions. Covering logo, graphic, and motion design, brand identity, and art direction, BP&O is not just a publication but rather a living archive of ideas, strategy, design, and craft.
3. Logo-Designer.co
If you’re looking for breaking logo news, you’re in the right place: logo-designer.co is your go-to source for all the latest in logo design and branding. Stay on top of trends across industries, from automotive to science and technology, or browse the Advice section for expert tips.
4. Identity Designed
Identity Designed is a website (and book series) devoted to the design of visual identities. The site is a great source of case studies on branding and rebranding projects from all over the world, from Mexico to Vietnam, France to Australia.
5. The World Brand Design Society (WBDS)
The World Brand Design Society (WBDS) is a global professional community, educational resource, and award platform focusing on the corporate and consumer design industries. Founded as a non-profit in 2008, it champions the very best of the creative industry through design awards, global rankings, creative showcases, and education.
6. Colossal
Colossal is an online art magazine that celebrates not only contemporary art, but visual culture as a whole. Their Design section covers everything from interiors to fashion, with a spotlight on positive, diverse, and impactful stories. While not strictly related to digital and graphic design, Colossal is still a feast for the eyes of those seeking innovation, humour, and the unexpected.
7. It's Nice That
It’s Nice That is one of the leading platforms for the creative community. From insights and opinions to advice and resources, and from creative projects to culture and lifestyle, It’s Nice That is your daily dose of creativity and inspiration.
8. Muzli
Want to stay up to date with design news and inspiration without having to scour the internet? Then Muzli might be just right for you!
Muzli is a web browser extension that instantly delivers the latest design projects and news every time you open a new window. Combining automated curation with human discovery, Muzli does the heavy lifting for you and mines over 150 leading design sources for the juiciest news.
9. LogoLounge
LogoLounge might very well be the biggest online collection of logos. Founded over 20 years ago, it boasts a membership base of over 20,000 designers from 68 countries and, more impressively, a database of over 450,000 fully attributed logos, updated daily. On top of that, the LogoLounge Logo Trend Report, published every year by founder Bill Gardner, offers expert, industry-respected trend insights.
10. Visuelle
Known for its sharp curatorial approach and the quality of the work featured, Visuelle is the go-to resource for sleek design. Their archive covers everything from digital design to photography, as well as graphic design, typography, motion, and illustration. They also offer a podcast hosted by Visuelle curator David Bennett and a yearly printed book featuring the best work.
