13 Inspirational Design Resources for Web Developers
Whenever I feel stumped in regards to designing something for myself or one of my clients, I visit some of my favorite sites that focus on design. They are a great source of inspiration and keep me on my toes in regards to what my contemporaries are up to.
There are a plethora of sites available out there but I really only frequent the following 13.
CSS Remix
Premiere source for web-design inspiration and trends.
http://cssremix.com
Pattern Tap
A collection of interface design solutions from all over the web, where users can mark patterns they like, and learn from other’s design solutions
http://patterntap.com
The Design Inspiration
To make every designer’s life easier, we decided to feature the best logos, illustrations, websites, photos and patterns from the most talented designers from all around the world.
http://thedesigninspiration.com/
Feed My App
Feedmyapp is a Web 2.0 Directory with the best and latest web 2.0 sites and web 2.0 applications.
http://www.feedmyapp.com
Logopond
A place to fish for ideas, Brand and Identity showcase.
http://logopond.com
Communications Arts – Webpicks
Webpicks features outstanding examples of Web design selected based on a combination of superior aesthetics, technical expertise, functionality and overall site experience.
http://www.commarts.com/webpicks
DesignFlavr
Design Inspiration: A visual collection of some of the best talent in Design and Illustration served daily.
http://www.designflavr.com
Creattica
A gallery of fine design and inspiration imagery.
http://creattica.com
Design Meltdown
Design elements, trends, and problems in web design.
http://www.designmeltdown.com
Design Snack
A user-controlled web design showcase, providing the members with the power to decide which sites are showcased and which sites are not.
http://www.designsnack.com
Divine CSS
Showcasing some of the world’s best designed websites (Flash & CSS).
http://www.divinecss.com
Web Design Awards
A Flash and CSS gallery that showcases and awards the very best and most progressive design on the web. A source for inspiration and recognition.
http://websitedesignawards.com
CSS Mania
The most updated CSS showcase in all of the world.
http://cssmania.com
Thx. Nice list.
I love Pattern Tap. Been checking that site constantly since I started working on websites.
I love the divineCSS! THanks for these wonderlist!
there are lots of things I don’t like on this so called web 2.0 design. over-dimensioned headers, too many images, waste of space. your article is valuable as it allow us taking a tour on what’s new in web desiign.
This is an interesting collection, but I feel the problem with lists like this (and sites like these) are that they creative a recursive loop of design myopia. By obtaining too much of your design inspiration from websites about designing websites you can limit your creative aspirations to what is already widely known and accepted and therefore not creative at all. I’m not saying these sites don’t serve a purpose, they do. Just don’t let them become an end-all and be-all.
I totally agree with Preston, but you need to get some inspiration from some places when you run out of your own ^^ I think Creattica is the best one when i need to find new inspiration
Nice list, but your forgot a CSS gallery : http://www.cssdsgn.com/
Nice. CSS Remix really pops. Thanks.
Awesome list.
I totally disagree with the post above that it limits our creativity when it comes to designs. Everybody needs to be inspired, and sites like these, and in particular the above designs does just that.
Enough said.
Martin