From time to time everyone needs a little inspiration. Graphic designers and commercial printing experts are no exception. Recently, Prisma spoke to a group of professional graphic design experts and asked where they go when they seek design inspiration.
After reviewing the designer’s answers, we compiled a list of graphic design resources for inspiration.
Creattica
Creattica is a gallery of great graphic design and inspirational imagery. Anyone can submit their work for consideration and voting on the best items is open to the public.
The Design Inspiration
The Design Inspiration was created by a group of designers who continually seek design inspiration. With the mission of making every graphic designer’s life easier, they decided to feature the best logos, illustrations, websites, photos and patterns from some of the most talented designers from around the world. The Design Inspiration features the freshest and best quality design inspirations on a daily basis.
Card Flare
Card Flare is an online gallery of the most innovation and creative business card designs around. Many of the cards featured on Card Flare utilize advanced commercial printing services such as die cutting, specialty folding, embossing or debossing and foil stamping. One thing is for sure, these aren’t your Dad’s business cards.
Meggs’ History of Graphic Design
Originally authored by Phillip B. Meggs, Meggs’ is widely considered as the encyclopedia and foremost authority on graphic design. Many of the designers we spoke to referred to Meggs as their greatest resource for graphic design inspiration.
Here’s a brief video, in case you are unfamiliar with Meggs’ History of Graphic Design.
Now, it’s your turn to share. Where do you find inspiration for your graphic design? What are some key graphic design resources you’ve found helpful?
