Whether or not you do any design work yourself, these websites may help you spark ideas for what’s possible with your website or marketing materials and see current trends.
![The Dieline](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dieline.jpg)
The Dieline
Covers all things packaging. But really is a fantastic place to see branding in practice and the latest trends. Helpful filters at the bottom of the page.
![The Noun Project](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/noun-project.png)
The Noun Project
The search engine for icons and inspiration when looking for a symbol to convey a concept.
![Brand New](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/brand-new.png)
Brand New
Tracks new logo designs, redesigns, and corporate branding updates. Their commentary can be scathing when they do not like something, but useful to learn from.
![Site Inspire](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/site-inspire.png)
Site Inspire
The website design inspiration gallery I still keep coming back to. Its weakness is that it tends to include more artistic than practical websites.
![Unsplash](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/unsplash.jpg)
Unsplash
Free stock photography that doesn’t look like your cliché stock photography. Covers everything and is updated constantly.
![Type Wolf](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/typewolf.jpg)
Type Wolf
What’s trending in type. I like looking at their new website launches and the fonts they’re using, as well as their font reports.
![Awwwards](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/awwwards.jpg)
Awwwards
Another website showcase gallery. I love the diversity of sites and designers featured from around the world.
![Dribbble](https://www.cre8d-design.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dribbble.jpg)
Dribbble
Where designers share snippets of things that they’re working on. Great to see current trends across a broad range of design skills.
Owned by Adobe, it’s like a collection of designers’ CVs to draw inspiration from.
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