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Where do you get your inspiration from for design?

Emin Araki
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UI, Landingpage or any other sites that need to be designed. Where do you get the inspiration from?

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Sergey Koshevoy
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Hey, Emin! For me, inspiration comes from a mix of places to keep ideas fresh and aligned with current trends. Dribbble and Behance are go-tos for UI and landing page ideas, especially to see how other designers tackle layout, typography, and color. I also find real-world brands inspiring—sometimes a beautifully designed ad, product packaging, or even architecture can spark an idea for web elements. Design blogs like Awwwards and Muzli are great for curated, high-quality inspiration, while user feedback and usability testing provide insights that push my creativity in practical directions. Combining these sources helps me create designs that are both visually appealing and functional!
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Dima Isakov
My best inspiration is nature. The mountains have a very strong influence on me. If I can't be in the mountains, I just watch a video for 15 minutes every day (with headphones). It's both calming and helps me create something cool.
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Daniel Zaitzow
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Other comparable apps primarily - leaders in the industry.
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Tegan Bradleys
From Nature. Nature is always my best friend. The colors, patterns and texture found in the natural world are a constant source of inspiration for me :)
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Nha Hyerin
When looking for design inspiration, many designers turn to a variety of sources that cater to different aspects of UI/UX, web design, and overall visual aesthetics. Here are some great places to find inspiration for landing pages, websites, and other design projects: ### 1. **Design Inspiration Websites**: - **Dribbble** – A community-driven platform where designers share their work, offering a wealth of UI/UX, branding, and web design inspiration. You can search for specific types of design like landing pages, websites, or app interfaces. - **Behance** – A portfolio platform with high-quality design projects from creatives all over the world. It’s great for seeing full case studies of web and UI projects. - **Awwwards** – A showcase of award-winning websites, highlighting some of the best in web design, including creative UI and engaging landing pages. - **UI8** – Offers a great selection of UI kits, templates, and design resources, as well as inspiration from various design projects. - **Muzli by InVision** – A Chrome extension and platform that provides a curated feed of design inspiration, offering trends, articles, and examples from the design world. ### 2. **Website Design Directories**: - **One Page Love** – A site specifically focused on single-page websites and landing pages, showcasing various styles and layouts that can spark creative ideas for your own projects. - **Land-book** – A collection of beautifully designed landing pages. It’s a great resource to explore various styles, from minimalistic to highly visual pages. - **Siteinspire** – A gallery showcasing websites with great design, perfect for inspiration when working on UI, landing pages, or full websites. ### 3. **Design Tools**: - **Figma Community** – Explore other designers’ shared files, components, and design systems. It’s a great place to see new techniques and UI components used in real-world projects. - **Adobe XD** – Similar to Figma, Adobe XD also has a community where designers share templates, UI kits, and design inspiration that you can adapt or learn from. ### 4. **Social Media & Platforms**: - **Pinterest** – A go-to for all types of design inspiration, especially UI, web design, and branding. It's easy to create boards for specific design trends or project types. - **Instagram** – Many designers share their process, mood boards, and finished works here. Searching hashtags like #UIDesign, #WebDesign, or #LandingPageDesign can be helpful. - **Twitter** – Follow designers, agencies, and other creatives who often share inspiring work or articles about design trends. ### 5. **Other Creative Platforms**: - **CSS Design Awards** – Similar to Awwwards, but with a focus on CSS-driven web design. You can find innovative designs that push the limits of web technologies. - **Designspiration** – A platform dedicated to design-focused content. It’s a visual search engine where you can explore various styles and elements for design inspiration. ### 6. **Real-World Inspiration**: - **Nature & Photography** – Sometimes stepping away from screens and finding inspiration in natural patterns, photography, or even art exhibitions can lead to unique and fresh design ideas. - **Books & Magazines** – Design books or magazines, especially those that focus on layout, color theory, or graphic design, can provide inspiration for UI composition and style. ### 7. **Competitor Research**: - **Look at Existing Designs in Your Niche** – Analyze competitors or successful websites in the same domain. This helps understand user expectations and can also spark creative ideas on how to improve or differentiate your design. Each of these sources offers something unique—whether it’s a trend, a creative approach, or a solution to a design challenge you’re facing. Mixing and matching different sources of inspiration is key to developing fresh, original designs.
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