Our Top 5 Design Inspiration Sites

by Syrup | May 30, 2017

When it’s time to get started on a new design, it can be tough to start from scratch. We all see cool designs that we love all the time, but it can be tough to find examples and inspiration when they’re needed most.

That’s why our team turns to a few specific sites for inspiration every time a new design project comes our way. 

While there are plenty of other places you can go for inspiration, these are our top 5 to get started:

  • DesignspirationDesignspiration believes great design should be shared. You can search by color, tags, collections, and more — so it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
  • SidecarSidecar gives you insights, experience, and wisdom from other talented designers. The design community is all about sharing knowledge, and it’s a great place to learn about the latest and greatest in the industry.
  • PinterestYou’ve probably used Pinterest before for DIY projects, event inspiration, or recipes, but it can also be used for design inspiration. You can find plenty of cool designs, tools, and tips here.
  • Dribbble. Dribbble likes to call itself a “show and tell for designers,” and that’s exactly what it is. Any designer can upload his or her latest designs, so it’s a great way to see some fresh designs from all different types of designers.
  • AwwwardsAwwwards shows off the best websites around, so this is my go-to when we have a new web project. You can see how websites rank by things like design, usability, and creativity, making this an awesome place to find what works and what others like.

The best advice is to just get started. Inspiration can be found anywhere; you just need to know where to look.

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