Finding the right inspiration for a new project is crucial; if you don't know where to look, you can get lost for hours on the internet, ending up with mediocre examples (I speak from personal experience). To save time and discover superior web design inspiration<\/strong>, we've put together a list of reliable sources worth adding to your favorites.<\/p>\n In this article you will find my favorite websites for beautiful and functional examples. web design<\/strong>Keep reading to learn about each source and why you should visit them whenever you need fresh inspiration.<\/p>\n 1. siteInspire<\/strong> Why visit the siteInspire?<\/strong> 2. Awards<\/strong> Why visit Awwwards?<\/strong> 3. Lapa.Ninja<\/strong> Why visit lapa.ninja?<\/strong> 4. CSS Nectar<\/strong> Why visit CSS Nectar?<\/strong> 5. Best Website Gallery<\/strong> Why visit Best Website Gallery?<\/strong> 6. Behance<\/strong> Why visit Behance?<\/strong> 7. Designspiration<\/strong> Why visit Designspiration?<\/strong> 8. Dribbble<\/strong> Why visit Dribbble?<\/strong> 9. Webflow Showcase<\/strong> Why visit the Webflow Showcase?<\/strong> PS: Want to brush up on your Webflow knowledge? There's a masterclass for quickly building custom sites without code \u2014 see more on their official page.<\/em><\/p>\n 10. Commerce Cream<\/strong> Why visit Commerce Cream?<\/strong> PS: Even if you are not designing an e-shop, here you will find trends in modern web design in general.<\/em><\/p>\n 11. Pinterest<\/strong> Why visit Pinterest?<\/strong> 12. Instagram<\/strong> Why visit Instagram?<\/strong> Systematic research through selected sources such as the ones above will significantly improve your aesthetic perception as a designer. The next step is to synthesize all of these elements into a complete website that works flawlessly for your client.<\/p>\n
\nThe first stop for web design inspiration is siteInspire<\/strong>With a simple and friendly environment, browsing and searching for ideas becomes an easy task. The works it presents are truly inspiring, as its name suggests.<\/p>\n
\nOn the Inspire site, you can filter designs by Style, Type, Theme or Platform, or type keywords into the search bar for precise results. This feature saves a lot of time when you are looking for something specific.
\nIf you create a free account, you can save your favorite sites in collections for easy access.<\/p>\n
\nAre you looking for award-winning web design examples? Awards<\/strong> hosts works by leading designers and developers worldwide, evaluated by a special committee.<\/p>\n
\nAt Awwwards you will find only the best of the best. New projects from different disciplines and styles are added every day.
\nEach site is rated in five categories (design, usability, creativity, content, mobile), with a total score of up to 10<\/strong>This way you understand what makes each site special beyond appearance.<\/p>\n
\nThe Lapa.ninja<\/strong> has a constantly updated collection of impressive landing pages from around the world. Anyone can suggest a landing page for publication.<\/p>\n
\nLanding pages are divided into 47 categories<\/strong>, while there is the ability to filter by color \u2014 ideal if you want inspiration for color palettes.
\nFull screenshots of the page are displayed, not just the hero section, so you can see the overall layout without unnecessary clicks.<\/p>\n
\nThe CSS Nectar<\/strong> is another quality source of inspiration, with designs vetted by experts in the field. Search by category, color, feature or country.<\/p>\n
\nAll sites go through an approval process, so the results are of high quality. Submitting a site costs just $5 and if it is not approved, the amount is refunded.
\nThere is an evaluation system in categories (design, coding, creativity) with user votes.<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Website Gallery<\/strong>, created by David Hellman, began as a personal collection of bookmarks and evolved into a leading source of inspiration.<\/p>\n
\nIt stands out because it presents multiple screenshots from each site \u2014 so you immediately see various internal pages (About, Shop, etc.), something that other platforms rarely offer.
\nIt has a sophisticated tag system: you can filter by color, CMS, style or framework. The Designer Portfolio tag includes over 50 examples<\/strong>.<\/p>\nInspiration from large design communities<\/h3>\n
\nThe Behance<\/strong>, part of Adobe Creative Cloud, is a platform for showcasing creative work worldwide. You'll find great examples of web design on the related discovery page.<\/p>\n
\nWith a huge community of users \u2014 many of them top professionals \u2014 you'll find every style and design discipline.
\nYou can also filter the results by tool (software, CMS or framework).<\/p>\n
\nThe Designspiration<\/strong> offers an endless scrolling feed of design and photography ideas. Simply search for \u201cWeb Design\u201d and explore countless examples.<\/p>\n
\nIdeal if you don't know exactly what you're looking for: scroll until something inspires you.
\nWith an account you can save designs in Pinterest board-style collections.<\/p>\n
\nThe Dribbble<\/strong>, known to designers as a platform with invitations to participate, hosts not only web design but also animations, branding, etc., while also functioning as a job search space.<\/p>\n
\nWith a huge community and high level (due to the invite-only system), you find unique samples and ideas.
\nThe platform encourages both the exchange of inspiration and networking between designers.<\/p>\nSpecialized platforms & social media for web design<\/h3>\n
\nIf you use Webflow<\/strong>, the official Showcase platform offers plenty of inspiration designed specifically for this solution. You can sort projects by popularity or genre (animation, template, etc.).<\/p>\n
\nIt helps you see what is possible within the technical limits of the platform.
\nWebflow provides huge customization possibilities \u2014 just check out the Showcase examples!<\/p>\n
\nAs its name suggests Commerce Cream<\/strong>, focuses exclusively on e-commerce design on Shopify.<\/p>\n
\nIf you need specialized inspiration for online stores, it's the ideal place to start.
\nThe sites presented are modern \u2014 many are distinguished by their minimal aesthetic or bold typography.<\/p>\n
\nThe known Pinterest<\/strong>, although it started as a platform for recipes or home decor, it has evolved into a reliable source for website design inspiration.<\/p>\n
\nIt offers an all-in-one solution: you can create boards with a variety of design types (branding, typography, etc.).
\nMany of the other platforms on the list have active accounts here \u2014 quality is guaranteed!<\/p>\n
\nFinally, the Instagram<\/strong>, with over a billion users worldwide, has become the leading social platform for showcasing all kinds of visual content \u2014 including web design portfolios.<\/p>\n
\nThanks to hashtags (#webdesign #webdesigninspiration #uidesign etc.), you can easily find related projects.
\nYou can also follow favorite designers or design accounts to fill your daily feed with inspiration.
\nPS: If you love practical tips about web design & freelancing, follow @ransegall!<\/em><\/p>\nHow do you properly utilize online inspiration?<\/h3>\n