The world around us is full of little things and experiences that shape us, our way of thinking, but also how we tackle our work. Influenced by these encounters, every designer develops their unique style and workflow, and studying their artwork — the compositions, geometry of lines and shapes, light and shadows, the colors and patterns1 — can all inspire us to look beyond our own horizon and try something new.
It really doesn’t take much to let your mind wander. Always remember to take a closer look at things around you; you’ll be sure to find inspiration in the little things2. But for now, let’s dig into another collection of brilliant illustrations and photographs.
Get Ready: It’s Friday Link
What a great friendly vintage atmosphere! Well done.
4o r i g i n s Link
Latest project from Maria Svarbova. Again, cleverly playing with symmetry and color.
6Inventing The Future Of Space Link
Diging the retro-futuristic-exciting style in this one.
8Cafe Racer Link
Perfect lines and shapes, but also such great use of color.
10Cycling Plus Magazine Link
Loving the special color choices in this illustration, and all of the movement that’s been going on.
12Stop! Tomato Time.
You should always stop to taste a delicious tomato. I like the atmosphere created in this one.
DuJour Link
Clever concept and execution mixed with subtle use of color and texture.
16Food & Nutrition Magazine Link
Great black silhouette to use as a centerpiece in this illustration so that everything else can be in color.
18Time Travel Link
A brilliant choice of style and textures in this one!
20Exploration Link
Wow. Now these are some exceptional colors. Loving the vibrant contrast!
22Essensys Link
This one has quite a special style and excellent usage of textures.
24Radiohead Berkeley Link
DKNG got to create a poster for their favorite band Radiohead playing at the iconic Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA. Beautiful geometrical web design Murfreesboro Tennessee with superb dark shadows and light effects.
26REI 4th of July Link
It’s a wonderful thing to get to see the imagination of an illustrator who thinks “imagining what it would be like to paddle a kayak on those serene sunset waters”… The colors and gradients used here to reflect the sunset are just so well done.
28Mountain Barn Link
Just look at that view!
30Google People Link
Nicely designed character poses. I love the subtle background elements and overall cute style.
32The Golden Cage Link
Gorgeous style by Carll Cneut from Belgium.
34Heavy Eyes Link
All those lovely eyes!
36Moraine Lake, Banff Link
I love these reflections and the beautifully soft light. Such an incredible and tranquil image.
38Men’s Health – Realty Check Link
On point! Part of the head makes me think about Magnum P.I. played by Tom Selleck.
40Comfortable Giant Link
Nice work, especially the color choices and the toned down background scene.
42Siesta Beach Link
Pretty spectacular sunset at Siesta Key Beach.
44Hemingway Link
Great illustration by Sébastien Plassard. The beard and the hair are simply beautiful.
46Oklahoma Storm Link
Incredible shot captured in Keyes, Oklahoma by storm chaser @VanessaNeufeld48.
49Guardian – What I’ll Be Reading Link
Really nice illustration and some inspiring color choices.
51The Hound And The Hare Link
The patterns throughout this piece are mesmerizing. Loving that gold accent color as well.
53Johns Hopkins Magazine Link
Loving those candy colors. Also look at that skateboard! I love this ‘gummy’ bendable look.
55Opentable Link
Such beautiful contrasts! The subtle textures like on the lobster gives this one an edge.
57Curious Case Society Inductee Manual V.7 Link
That eagle and those hand combos combined with the typography are making this a great shot.
59Le Tour de France Link
The yearly circus every July.
61Esquire’s Big Black Book Link
Nice example of using just two colors.
63Wired World 2017 Link
Great composition of a scene in which shapes are being used as either desks or surfaces to stand on.
65Insects And Other Arthropods Link
Wonderful school posters!
67Diversity Link
Super dope! I love the pattern on the sweater. The faces and different beard styles are also ace.
69Les Echos Link
Great diverse bunch of characters.
71Greetings From San Francisco Link
Very nice to see all hallmark sights nicely integrated into the letters.
73Tour de France Impressions Link
Enjoying the style, especially the lines that just guide you to see the rest.
75A Different View Link
The iron work on the fences and patterns on the tiles in this Morrocan riad is so beautiful. The colors are also perfect.
77TRUE Webhosting Link
A beautiful style with some isometric influences.
79Picture Me Rollin’ Link
Interesting approach to the tire shapes. Those are some lovely soft tones as well.
81Growth Link
Beautiful! Love the movement.
83Fish Link
Great graphical elements on the fish.
85Open The Door… Link
Classic and elegant. Love the metaphor to open the door for better weather or a new season.
87Adventure Link
Illustrations that explore imagination are always among my favorites. Thumbs up for the muted color palette as well.
89Horse House Link
It’s great to see how all those ‘etch’ lines are capable of accentuating the details in this illustration.
91Stairhaus Inc. Link
Colors and composition are on point.
93Field Trip 2017 Link
Wonderful badge art for Field Trip Music Festival‘s 2017 branding.
95Cyrus Shey Link
Not an ordinary everyday color palette. Love the sense of speed in it.
97Tropical Galaxy Link
Top notch work as always with an inspiring color selection.
99Fleet Foxes Link
The right mix of floral elements to achieve a perfect balance.
101Kirkjufell, Iceland Link
Those soft subdued tones and light really compliment the wild and remote feeling of this scene. Composed perfectly as well with just one inclusion of the person.
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