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Here you will find collections of beautiful, inspirational websites, photography, and graphic artwork.

Covering all web design styles (minimal, clean, dark, colorful, content-heavy, and more), all website types (design agency, eCommerce, creative portfolios, mobile-first, responsive), all web design trends (parallax, flat design, Material Design), and even collections that focus on a particular component or area of a web page (responsive menus, animated logos, contact forms, footers).

40 Creative Examples of Dark Color Schemes in Web Design

40 Creative Examples of Dark Color Schemes in Web Design

Inspiration / Web Design

Although clean and minimal designs are popular in web design, dark website designs still have a unique appeal. A dark design can create a striking visual impact when used properly,…

25 Remarkable Examples of Symmetry in Web Design

25 Remarkable Examples of Symmetry in Web Design

Inspiration / Web Design

Perfect symmetry means having two sides of an item that when folded together will form half of a single object or shape, meeting perfectly together in the center. In web…

50 Inspiring Web Application & Service Web Designs

50 Inspiring Web Application & Service Web Designs

Inspiration / Web Design

Developing a powerful and useful web application or service is just one aspect of the job. Developers must also consider whether users will like it, understand how to use it,…

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2012

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2012

Inspiration / Web Design

Web design is a constantly evolving art form that offers endless opportunities for innovation and improvement. Each year, we are treated to a multitude of awe-inspiring designs that showcase the…

Type Scan Alphabet: Amazing Creativity Using Scalpel and Paper

Type Scan Alphabet: Amazing Creativity Using Scalpel and Paper

Inspiration

Creativity knows no limits. No matter what your medium of expression is — paper, glass, or the digital screen — if you are creative, your talent will be visible in…

5 Sites with Killer Landing Videos

5 Sites with Killer Landing Videos

Inspiration

When customers arrive at a new website, they’re going to make the decision to dig deeper or leave in a matter of seconds. That’s why so many businesses — especially…

50 Examples of Large Image Backgrounds in Web Design

50 Examples of Large Image Backgrounds in Web Design

Inspiration / Web Design

The first thing that springs to mind when thinking about large photography backgrounds in web design is basic photographer portfolio website or even that of a design company. Upon researching…

40 Effective Examples of Responsive Website Layouts

40 Effective Examples of Responsive Website Layouts

Inspiration / Web Design

Responsive web design gained massive popularity in 2011, and it looks like it’s here to stay in 2012 as designers continue to support a wide range of mobile devices. However,…

10 Evergreen Web Layouts That Will Never Go Out of Style

10 Evergreen Web Layouts That Will Never Go Out of Style

Inspiration

Few professions demand greater talent, experience, and flexibility than web design. Not only do you have to deal with constantly evolving customer demands, you have to deal with constantly evolving…

50 Inspiring Examples of Using Black in Web Design

50 Inspiring Examples of Using Black in Web Design

Inspiration

A common misconception is that black is thought of as a color in the same way that red, blue, purple, or even green are. In fact, black is the complete…

Why & How to Write Better Graphic Design Tutorials

Why & How to Write Better Graphic Design Tutorials

Inspiration

For every single quality graphic design tutorial out there, another 50 just plain suck. They’re poorly written, use bad graphics, are about bad graphics, or just altogether skip important steps….

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

Examination of Japanese Website Design Trends

Inspiration

Japan plays host to some very impressive website designers. Their skills in the arts cannot be compared and demonstrate a powerful digital force among Internet readers. Luckily, understanding how to…

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2011

Our 50 Favorite Web Designs from 2011

Inspiration

Below are 50 (non-ranked) of our favorite web designs from 2011. These sites were chosen based on our appreciation of their design choices, innovation, and because they had that wow…

The Before & After Redesigns of Popular Design Blogs

The Before & After Redesigns of Popular Design Blogs

Inspiration

There’s a lot to be learned by looking at before and after shots of a website’s redesign. You get to see what the designer or design team has learned about…

A Showcase of 30 Creative Texture-Based Web Designs

A Showcase of 30 Creative Texture-Based Web Designs

Inspiration

In the past, web design has impressed us with its shiny gradients, smooth expressions, and simple and bold colors. But the use of textures within the design has never really…

A Quick Look Into Evocative Typography: Trends & Examples

A Quick Look Into Evocative Typography: Trends & Examples

Inspiration

Evoking emotion in your viewers can be hard, but typography gives you the advantage of words. Unlike plain old drawings, you can use words or sentences to give the viewer…

The Beauty of Minimalist Design

The Beauty of Minimalist Design

Inspiration

Minimalism. The term is pretty divisive. Some think it’s a bunch of self-serving nonsense – a fancy label for a convoluted lifestyle design. Others swear by the principle, drastically improving…

50 Creative Examples of Vintage and Retro in Web Design

50 Creative Examples of Vintage and Retro in Web Design

Inspiration
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