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You go-to tools for design inspiration/reference?
Hello hunters. When you’re working on your projects what are the tools you consistently use for inspiration or reference for your UI design?
I use dribbble, awwwards, Pinterest and Are.na a lot. But I’m sure there are better options out there that I really want to know.
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Ana T
Here are a few others, besides what you just mentioned: https://www.landingfolio.com/, https://www.darkmodedesign.com/, cosmos.so and muz.li
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Great question, Jorge! I also use Dribbble, Awwwards, and Pinterest quite a bit for design inspiration—these platforms offer fantastic collections of creative work. But there are definitely a few other tools I often turn to as well:
1. **Behance** – Another go-to platform for high-quality design projects. The curated collections make it easy to find inspiration across various design disciplines.
2. **Muzli** – A Chrome extension that provides a continuous stream of fresh design inspiration, including UI, web design, and branding.
3. **Designspiration** – Similar to Pinterest, but more focused on design, it’s great for visual reference and mood boards.
4. **UI8** – A design resource platform that not only has great inspiration but also premium design assets.
5. **Instagram** – Following design accounts and studios can be a fantastic way to see up-and-coming trends and real-world applications of UI/UX principles.
6. **Collect UI** – A collection of hand-picked UI design inspiration, sorted by category and color scheme, which makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for.
Each of these resources offers something unique, so I always like to mix them up to get a broad view of design trends and ideas. What other tools have you found useful?
In case you are looking for fancy designs, Dribbble and Behance are good options.
In case your are looking for real life examples - Mobile Patterns, Landingfolio, Refro, Design Vault, Mobbin, Godly are good options
When working on projects, finding the right inspiration is key to creating outstanding UI designs. Like you, I often turn to Dribbble, Awwwards, Pinterest, and Are.na. These platforms are fantastic, but there’s always room to expand our creative toolbox.
One unique resource I’d recommend is https://stylishnamesgenerator.com. While primarily a tool for generating creative and stylish names, it can spark ideas for typography, branding, and design aesthetics—great for thinking outside the box when developing UI concepts.
What other hidden gems do you use for design inspiration? Let’s share and grow!