Top Ten Design Websites

We are always seeking inspiration, and the joys of the internet mean you are just a few taps away from inspiration and a date if you swipe right enough, but let’s focus on the potential wealth of inspiration instead! We are focusing on design insight you can gain from going to suitable online spaces. It can be challenging to know where to look or even what to type into the search bar. Once you are presented with all the possibilities, the hole of procrastination can open up, and you’ll end up reading all the design-based websites but won’t end up designing anything! The best design blogs are enjoyable to read, incorporate attractive designs within their web design, and excite you to learn more about design. To complete the task of researching and sourcing good design websites, we have brought you a collection of our top ten favourite design blogs; these range from delivering you design news to simply presenting the reader with exciting brands who have finessed their design.

1. Dribbble 

Right, we know this is an obvious one, but we have to start with it! It is obvious for a reason every designer and their cat uses this site for their inspiration. If we are being hasty and you don’t know about the dribble, we shall fill in the gaps. Dribbble is a website designers, and agencies use to showcase their creative work and grow their portfolios.

3. The People’s Graphic Design Archive 

If you’re a more tactile person, nothing beats a physical publication; they are always an excellent resource for inspiration! Limitations manifest creativity, and this is something we always see in print. The People’s Graphic Design Archive is precisely what it is called, a free archive we can access to gain viewership to a vast range of old print publications.

5. Design Week

Rather than just solely looking for design inspiration, it is always important to keep an eye on the design news, trends and careers. Design Week offers a wide range of information and opinion pieces that can help designers reconsider how they do their practice. They also have a newsletter to ensure you’re always up-to-date on design news.

7. Identity Designed

The beauty of this website is its simplicity; its focus is highlighting well-executed design products from different brands from all over the world. You can also send in images of your own, and there is a chance they will showcase your work on the site.

9. Brand New

The focus of Brand New is to analyse brand identity by explaining new branding from companies and new designs that are worth noting and admiring. Brand New also offer the ability to explore brands through the sector they are so if you are seeking out a certain niche, this website is for you.