My Ultimate Graphic Design Resource Toolkit

As a graphic designer, having access to a wealth of resources is essential for staying creative, efficient, and ahead of the curve. Over the years, I’ve curated a collection of tools, platforms, and inspiration hubs that have become indispensable to my design process. Let’s dive in!

Illustration Resources

• Freepik: Freepik is an image bank website. Content produced and distributed by the online platform includes photographs, illustrations and vector images.
• Iconixar: This platform offers a vast library of illustrations in various styles.
• Freebiesbug: A treasure trove of freebies, including illustrations, UI kits, and more.
• Drawkit: Provides free, customizable illustrations for your projects.

Icon Resources

• Flaticon: A massive collection of icons in various styles and formats.
• Icons8: Offers free icons, illustrations, and photos.
• The Noun Project: A popular platform for finding icons for any project.
• Material Icons: Google’s open-source icon library.

Inspiration Resources

• Dribbble: Showcases the work of talented designers worldwide.
• Behance: Adobe’s platform for showcasing creative work.
• Awwwards: Features award-winning websites and digital experiences.
• Pinterest: A visual discovery tool for finding inspiration across various categories.

Mockup Resources

• Mockup World: Offers a wide range of free and premium mockups.
• Mr.Mockup: High Quality PSD Mockups and Graphic Design Freebies to Showcase Your Work Like a Pro! We build premium and free Mockup templates for profesional designers.
• Mockup Tree: Mockup Tree offers a large collection of free PSD mockup templates. It’s a go-to resource for designers seeking a wide range of free Mockups.
• Unblast : A goldmine for designers on the hunt for high-quality mockups without the price tag. 

Font Resources

• Google Fonts: A vast library of free, open-source fonts.
• Adobe Fonts: Offers a wide range of fonts, including premium options.
• Font Squirrel: Curated collection of free fonts.
• MyFonts: A marketplace for purchasing premium fonts.

Template Resources

• Canva: Offers pre-designed templates for various design projects.
• Envato Elements: A subscription-based platform with templates, graphics, and more.
• Creative Market: Marketplace for high-quality design assets, including templates.
• ThemeForest: Offers website templates and WordPress themes.

Stock Photo Resources

• Unsplash: A go-to for high-quality, free stock photos.
• Pexels: Another excellent source of free stock photos.
• Pixabay: Offers a vast collection of free images, illustrations, and videos.
• Shutterstock: A popular platform for premium stock photos and videos.

Color Resources

• Adobe Color: Create color palettes and explore color harmonies.
• Coolors: Generate color palettes based on a starting color.
• Color Hunt: Discover popular color combinations.
• Material Design Color: Google’s color system for UI design.

Podcast Resources

• Design Matters with Debbie Millman: In-depth conversations with leading designers.
• The Design Hustle: Practical advice for designers and entrepreneurs.
• 99% Invisible: Explores the design of the world around us.
• Design Matters with Gary Vee: Business and design insights from Gary Vaynerchuk.
• Angary Designers: A No-Bull Graphic Design podcast that helps frustrated graphic designers crush the social &  industry jargon to charge what they’re worth, and build badass rewarding creative careers.

Remember: While these resources are a great starting point, it’s essential to experiment and find the tools that best suit your workflow and style. Continuously explore new platforms and techniques to stay inspired and improve your design skills.

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