Artists Don't Gatekeep
As an artist and designer, staying inspired and having access to a diverse range of tools and resources is essential. Here's a curated list I go back to time and time again to enhance my projects. Each source is accompanied by a brief description to help you understand why I like it. Enjoy! :)
Font Resources
Fontspace.com
Free fonts for any project or style.
Pangrampangram.com
Free trials to test before committing!
Typeverything.com
Fonts you never knew existed
Open Foundry
Wide selection of open-source.
Fontshare.com
Free, high-quality
Flippingtypical.com
Minimalistic fonts with examples
Freefaces.gallery
Love for fonts again
Open-Foundry.com
Good
Fonts.google.com
A disgusting amount of fonts
Texture and Mockup Resources
True Grit Texture Supply
Provides high-quality textures to add a gritty feel to your designs.
Benditmockups.com
Offers realistic mockups to present your designs professionally.
Smartymockups.com
Easily create photorealistic mockups for showcasing your work.
Madebyste.com
A source for unique textures and design elements to elevate your projects.
Tomchalky.com
Features a variety of handmade textures and brushes for designers.
Design Tools and Platforms
Endlesstools.io
Create your own 3D designs with this versatile tool.
Vecteezy.com
Download free vector art, stock photos, and videos for your designs.
Coolors.co
A user-friendly color scheme generator for creating harmonious palettes.
Colourcontrast.cc
Check color contrast for accessibility and ensure your designs are readable.
Creatoom.com
An all-in-one design platform for creating stunning graphics.
Inspiration and Guidance
Brandstyleguides.com
Access comprehensive brand style guides for design inspiration.
Twenty75.com
A creative agency providing cutting-edge design inspiration and resources.
Awwward.com
Showcases award-winning web designs to inspire your next project.
Dirtylinesstudio.com
Offers unique illustrations and design elements to enhance your work.
1924.us
A source of vintage-inspired design elements and ideas.
Graphicpear.com
Download free and premium design resources to boost your projects.
Typewolf.com
Stay updated with the latest in typography trends and fonts.
Creativeboom.com
A blog featuring articles, inspiration, and resources for creative professionals.
Doronstudios.com
Discover creative projects and ideas by Doron Studios.
BLKMARKET
Premium design assets and resources for creative professionals.
Uncut.wtf
Explore a curated collection of unique, experimental fonts.
Savee.it
A mood board platform to collect and organize design inspiration.
My.crate.as
Save and share your creative inspiration in one place.
Curated.co
A platform for discovering and sharing creative content and inspiration.
Pigment.shapefactory.co
A tool for generating beautiful color gradients and palettes.
Digital and Print Design Resources
Dirtylinestudio.com
Unique and high-quality illustrations for digital and print design.
Archivedpdf.net
A collection of digitized books and resources for design inspiration.
Keep training your eye to see trends, and good designs, these resources will elevate your understanding of style, but please please please, stay true to YOUR STYLE! We need more variety :) Whether you're looking for fonts, textures, mockups, or creative guidance, these sites have something to offer. Keep exploring and stay inspired to create your best work!