14 Design Blogs Every Creative Should Bookmark
Design is almost always a collaborative process. Even if you work solo, your designs are a part of a conversation with other professionals, drawing from previous breakthroughs and inspiring future creations. A great deal of that conversation is taking place online, in blogs that are dedicated to the design industry. Take the Wix Blog, for example. We work hard to bring you the latest and greatest from industry experts. In addition to our team of bloggers, many design bloggers are working hard to explore new ideas in the field, to highlight unique talent and to share useful information with their colleagues all over the world. Thanks to them, anyone who lives, breathes and is interested in design can stay connected with the cutting edge developments of the industry.
In this article, we bring you 14 of our favorite design-related blogs, covering a wide range of topics, from home decor to web design. You don’t need to be an expert to fall in love with these blogs. They address a diverse audience of professionals, amateurs and absolute beginners. Whether you are looking for inspiration as you create a website, a graphic design portfolio or are looking to improve your Photoshop skills, these blogs offer lots of excellent content.
Wix Creative
Our very own blog for creative professionals covers a broad array of art and design disciplines, bringing you inspiration, insights, career advice and more. Shedding a light on the dynamic world of website design, the Wix Creative Blog provides valuable takeaways for all of your online endeavors - from graphic design portfolio tips to better UX practices, best portfolio website examples, graphic design movie recommendations and much more.
A Beautiful Mess
Sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapmen are visionaries who are devoted to beautifying everything around them. In their blog, you can find amazing tips on a huge range of topics, from photography tutorials to textile-printing advice. If you ever hit a creative block and need some inspiration, just check out their Food section for a combination of delicious eats and gorgeous visuals.
AdWeek
The most fascinating side of branding and advertising is regularly explored on AdWeek. This blog brings you industry inside information, reviews of new campaigns, interviews with top minds and all the content you need to stay updated on one of the most dynamic fields out there.
Creative Bloq
This blog proves that website designers can achieve so much when they stick together and share helpful knowledge, tips, feedback and fun. Creative Bloq is filled with detailed tutorials, reviews of equipment and software and other valuable content that helps designers keep their mind fresh and up-to-date with all the latest developments and design trends.
Creative Market
Creative Market is a community of professionals with various design and styling expertise. The platform offers community members the opportunity to share their work online and develop both creatively and professionally. On their blog, they highlight unique works created by the community itself, as well valuable advice on how to develop a career in design and digital culture as well as design quotes and mood board ideas to keep you motivated.
Design Clever
As a curated online space, this blog serves as a collection of memorable design work, outstanding photography, impressive branding and more. The graphic designers who run this UK-based blog are more than just clever. They have a superb eye for beautiful visuals and they are happy to share it with their faithful readers.
Abduzeedo
The godfather of all design blogs. For more than a decade, Abduzeedo (which means “abducted” in Portuguese) has delivered cutting edge news, insightful tutorials and a community hub for all things design to masses of online followers. Even today it continues to be a leading resource for design aficionados all over the world. If you don’t have this one bookmarked already, now is the right time to do so.
Canva’s Design School
Canva is an online tool that simplifies design tasks of all kinds, from creating business cards to making photo collages. As a leading actor in the design industry, Canva’s blog is a terrific place to visit if you want to strengthen your skills and expand your knowledge. They call it “Design School” because it is so wonderfully helpful for anyone who wishes to learn more about design and improve their personal capabilities.
AIGA’s Eye on Design
This blog is run by the AIGA, the Professional Association for Design, a non-profit organization that promotes design greatness. In addition to featuring emerging talent and promoting their work, the blog also highlights design-related events that shouldn’t be missed and addresses important conceptual questions that professional creatives are dealing with. And, of course, you can expect regular perks in the form of downloadable goodies.
Handimania
The best of all DIY worlds is brought to you right here on Handimania. Learn how to create household items, gifts, indoors and outdoors decorations and so much more all on your own. This art blog delivers the fun experience of arts and crafts class while simultaneously helping you cut costs and re-purpose existing items.
Illustration Age
This blog is meant to provide guidance and support for professional illustrators out there, but honestly, it is a terrific read for anyone who’s interested in graphic arts and enjoys great illustration works. In addition to showcasing inspiring content, Illustration Age also offers a variety of educational opportunities, including online classes. It features artists with differing styles and techniques, fully exploring the field in all its glory.
The Inspiration Grid
When you’re working on a new project or just looking to explore new ideas, this blog is a great go-to place for a guaranteed dose of inspiration. From product design to abstract art, pretty much all forms of visual expression are found on the Grid. The browsing experience in itself is inspiring, with a never-ending long scroll that continues to load more and more beautiful works.
Logo Design Love
Who doesn’t love logo design? The art of saying so much with so little is one of the most remarkable achievements of modern design work. This blog dedicates itself to beautiful logos and to the brilliant minds who create them. Every professional involved in branding, marketing and digital cseoontent should explore the pages of Logo Design Love. There’s so much we all can learn from logos.
Old Brand New
Dabito, the artist behind Old Brand New, identifies as a “vintage vulture.” Luckily, he uses his preying skills to make magnificent home design projects. By fusing old with new, Dabito creates home environments that are both beautiful and practical. His design blog is a celebration of his signature style, a combination of vintage artifacts with a contemporary vibe. Click and you’ll be hooked.
By The Wix Team
