These are 15 design blogs you should definitely check out for valuable articles, inspiration, tutorials, and free resources for graphic, web, UI/UX, packaging, and product design.
Remember the days when we actually had to pick up a magazine to get our creative fix? Those were the dark ages, right? These days, we can get design inspiration, new trends, and expert advice in seconds—thanks to design blogs. And let’s be real, who has time for magazines when you’ve got so many tabs open already?
In case you’re in the middle of juggling client projects or trying to stay ahead of the latest trends for your team (because yes, everyone is asking about the newest thing), I got you covered. In this roundup, I chose the most reliable (and relatable) design blogs out there, the ones that bring real value, trends, and resources that will be useful to your work.
1. Abduzeedo
Topic: Design inspiration, tutorials, and creative showcases
Best For: Designers from all creative fields
Categories: Branding, UX/UI, photography, typography, architecture
Abduzeedo (or ABDZ) has been serving up design inspiration since 2006, and it hasn’t slowed down.
Some of this blog’s gems include “Stylishly Red Branding and App Design: Circlo Pay,” a fintech project that makes finance look… dare I say, sexy? Then there’s the case study “Opera Air: A Fresh Perspective on Browser Design and UI/UX,” proving that even web browsers can have a glow-up.
You’ll also find motion design breakdowns, typography experiments, and the occasional tutorial that makes you think, “Yep, I need to try this immediately.”
If you’re the type who hoards design references like a dragon hoards gold, this one’s for you.
2. Adobe Creative Blog
Topic: Creative inspiration, tutorials, and insights
Best For: Designers, artists, and creative enthusiasts
Categories: Creativity, Creative Inspiration & Trends, Insights & Inspiration, and more
The Adobe Creative Blog dishes out a variety of articles, from deep dives into emerging design trends to practical tutorials that make you go, “Why didn’t I think of that?” They often include news about new features, contests, and podcast episodes with design mentors.
A particularly good example of the latter is the episode “Mastering Instagram Grid Planning and Aesthetic Consistency” where Phil Pallen and Lucas O’Keefe assist an entrepreneur in making a winning theme for all social media platforms using Adobe Express (talking grids and aesthetics). If you’re the kind of person who gets giddy over new brush presets, this is your playground.
3. Really Good Designs
Topic: Design inspiration, practical guides, and free resources
Best For: Graphic & Web Designers, Creative Agencies
Categories: Get Inspired, Let’s Design, and Freebies
Really Good Designs is basically a designer’s playground with a little bit of everything—like that one friend who always has cool recommendations. We made it feel like scrolling through a never-ending Pinterest board of cool design ideas, but with actual useful content. We constantly drop inspirational articles like “100+ Really Good Character Design Examples Proving that Everything Can Become a Character” (so you could even rethink your morning coffee mug). Or hunt down interesting websites based on one common denominator (such as 25 Engaging Infinite Scroll Website Designs You Should See).
If your bookmarks folder is overflowing with design inspiration, this one will fit right in there.
4. Motto
Topic: All things branding, company culture, and leadership
Best For: Brand strategists, agency leaders, and designers
Categories: Vision, Branding, Culture, and Leadership
If you’re tired of hearing “Just make it look nice” and want something a little more substantial, Motto’s blog is where you need to be. It’s all about the heart and soul of branding—vision, culture, leadership—stuff that gets overlooked when you’re knee-deep in pixels.
They have articles like “Your Brand is Telling a Story—Is It the One You Want?” (hint: if you haven’t thought about it, probably not) and “Visionary Leaders Build Vision-Based Cultures, Not Companies” (because culture isn’t just about casual Fridays). This blog will help you think bigger, deeper, and more meaningfully about your brand.
5. Web Designer Depot
Topic: Web design trends, tutorials, and resources
Best For: Web designers and developers
Categories: AI, Business, Compilations, Design, Development, Fonts, Freebies, Funny, News, SEO, Sponsored, Tech, UX, Web
Web Designer Depot serves up a smorgasbord of articles, including the latest design trends, in-depth tutorials, and free resources. They keep you in the loop with news about new apps or new features in popular platforms. They also go into relatable topics such as “The Real Stress Behind Being a Freelance Web Designer“.
For those looking to level up their skills, they offer tutorials like “How Everything We Know About SEO Is Full of Lies” and “Why Customers Hate Chatbots (And Why You Should Too)“.
6. Eye On Design
Topic: Design with a side of culture, politics, and everything else
Best For: Designers who want to understand the deeper impact of their work
Categories: Branding, Typography, and plenty of “Design +…” categories
If you’re into design that’s about more than just making things look good, you’ll vibe with Eye on Design. It tackles how design shapes—and is shaped by—the world around us. Think: “Designing for Mental Health“, or “How Design Can Help Us Build a More Inclusive World”. They’ll take you on a ride from the streets of social movements to the pages of impactful design in magazines.
They’ve also covered how gender-neutral pronouns are influencing typography (because yes, type can do that), and explored the genius behind Brian Eno’s iconic record sleeves.
7. The Design Blog
Topic: Graphic design, branding, and web design gems
Best For: Designers who want fresh ideas
Categories: Graphic Design, Branding, Web Design, Photography, Typography, and Motion Design
The Design Blog packs the highest-quality design projects. If you’re into seeing the latest in graphic design, web design, and branding, this is where you go.
Their library has resources from creators all over the world who want to share their work. You will find amazing case studies such as “Wine Packaging Inspired by the Authenticity of Nighttime Gatherings“, or “Modern Identity Takes Influence From the Traditional Venetian Bar“. It’s perfect for finding projects that make you go “Wow, I gotta try that” and also remind you why you’re in this design game in the first place.
8. Awwwards
Topic: The crème de la crème of web design
Best For: Web Designers
Categories: Web Design, UX/UI, Digital Creativity, Inspiration, Mobile Design, and Front-End Development
Awwwards is like the design equivalent of a sports highlight reel—except it’s all websites, and they’re not just ‘good’ websites, they’re ‘you’ll never look at a website the same way again’ websites. Think of it as the Oscars for websites—if your website gets a mention here, you’ve basically won Best Picture in the web design world.
They post everything from the top 10 websites of the week, voted by a jury of experts and users to specific case studies by creative agencies.
They really break down what makes each featured website special and list the typography and tech behind it in tags that you can use to find more websites made with the particular tool.
9. BP&O
Topic: Branding and visual identity
Best For: Designers interested in color schemes, typography, and logo design
Categories: Branding, Visual Identity, Packaging, Logo Design, Design Systems
If you’ve ever stared at a logo and thought, “What went into that?” — this is where you’ll find the answers. This blog goes into why a brand’s identity works and what makes it tick. It has hundreds of case studies, design history pieces (like ” CBC by Burton Kramer, 1974“), and guest articles.
Ever wondered why a logo feels so polished or how certain design elements just work together? BP&O tells you exactly how, and often with a side of snarky designer humor.
10. Web Design Ledger
Topic: Coding tutorials, design trends, and everything in between
Best For: Designers, developers, and anyone interested in web design
Categories: Web Design, UI/UX, Inspiration, Resources, Tips & Tutorials
Web Design Ledger is one of my personally favorite blogs because it publishes practical tips that I can actually apply in a project. Expect a mix of practical tutorials (like “Web Design Concepts Proven To Increase Conversions“) alongside trend articles, inspiration, and solid design resources. They’re not afraid to go into the nitty-gritty stuff, like accessibility in web design or best practices for user flows.
11. Type Room
Topic: Typography
Best For: Designers and typography geeks
Categories: Typography, Font Design, Graphic Design, Creative Inspiration, Industry News
Type Room is the ultimate playground for anyone who gets excited about letters—no, not your grandma’s handwriting, but beautiful, well-designed type. You will find articles like “Blending Sound and Typography” or “The Transatlantic Harmony of Commercial Type”. Also, if you’ve ever wondered about the latest type trends or how fonts impact design (spoiler alert: they do, a lot), this blog has your back. With a mix of font news, interviews with type designers, and reviews of the latest releases, basically, if it’s a piece of lettering, it’s covered.
12. The Dieline
Topic: Packaging design
Best For: Product and Graphic designers, Packaging enthusiasts
Categories: Packaging Design, Branding, Sustainability, Design Inspiration, Creative Awards
If you’re into packaging that makes you want to pick up a product (or just admire it from every angle), this is your home. The Dieline is basically the Instagram of packaging design. Without all the selfies, that is. Articles range from interesting ideas such as “Could Origami Be The Answer To Plastic Waste?” to news about a whisky brand’s new bottle design. With real-world examples, tips for better design, and insights into industry trends.
13. Creative Boom
Topic: Creative inspiration for visual design, illustration, photography, branding, and design thinking
Best For: Creatives of all kinds
Categories: Design Inspiration, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Careers, Creative Industry News, Interviews
Next, Creative Boom is a fun, laid-back cousin of your design toolkit. You’ll find articles and cases for topics such as “How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI” or “Tax tips for freelance creatives”. The blog serves up a mix of thought-provoking features, interviews with the cool creative kids in the industry, and plenty of practical tips.
14. Evanto Blog
Topic: Design, creative tools, and tutorials
Best For: Designers, illustrators, web developers, and photographers
Categories: Design, Marketing, Webs Design, Video and Music
Envato’s blog is loaded with tutorials, tools, and tips. Popular posts talk about topics such as “The Rise and Fall (and Return) of the Memphis Patterns” or “Lessons from Korean Packaging Design” which give both inspiration and how-to content. If you’re looking for new creative tools, techniques, or just some fresh ideas to spice up your work, I recommend checking this blog.
15. Spoon Graphics
Topic: Graphic design tutorials, freebies, and inspiration
Best For: Designers interested in tutorials and free resources
Categories: Tutorials, Inspiration, Freebies, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design, Resources
Looking to sharpen your skills? You’ll find step-by-step tutorials on everything from creating a retro logo to making your own grunge textures. And did I mention the freebies? They’re constantly releasing collections with free fonts, brushes, and textures.
And there you have it! This is my list of design blogs that will give you all the new trends, expert advice, and fresh inspiration you need. And of course, don’t forget to check in with Really Good Designs, because we have a lot more to come.