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Jan 10, 2020

Download 25 free beautiful iPhone wallpapers designed by Dribbblers

Stay inspired with these stunning mobile wallpapers created by graphic designers and illustrators in our community. Download your favorite wallpaper freebies and freshen up your home and lock screens today!

Jan 9, 2020

7 freelance graphic designers share their daily routines

What does a typical workday look like for a freelance graphic designer? In this post, seven freelancers take us through a day in their life—sharing everything from their morning routines, daily habits, and favorite productivity hacks.

Jan 8, 2020

Color stuck? Try the color palette finding technique graphic designers love

On the hunt for the perfect color palette? Check out this fun and simple technique that graphic designers use to generate beautiful color schemes.

Jan 7, 2020

The art of emotion: Laxalt & McIver on their tried-and-true design philosophy

What is emotional design and why does it matter? In an exclusive Dribbble Video, we sit down with the creative team at Laxalt & McIver as they shed light on this tried-and-true philosophy.

Jan 6, 2020

10 more famous logos reimagined by another graphic designer

Who designed it better? Check out these ten fun reinterpretations of some of the world’s most iconic logos—courtesy of the talented graphic designers in our community.

Jan 3, 2020

Here are the New Year's resolutions designers are setting for 2020

What are the top goals designers said they want to achieve this year? Check it out, and get inspired to think about where you want to focus your energy in 2020!

Jan 2, 2020

Dribbble's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019

Which Courtside articles did our design community enjoy most last year? Here are some of Dribbble’s most popular blog posts of 2019. Happy reading!

Dec 30, 2019

How to get ahead as a freelance designer in 2020

How can freelance designers in an increasingly competitive market set themselves apart and generate more job opportunities? Here are a couple things you need to do.

Dec 27, 2019

A brilliant collection of neon designs to illuminate your creativity

If you’re waiting for a lightning bolt of inspiration to hit, look no further—these neon inspired designs might just spark your next best idea.

This collection of engaging 404 error page designs might just instill a bit more patience in you during your browsing experience.

Dec 20, 2019

2019’s top film & television that inspired the design community

Relive the year’s best film and television moments through a very special dose of design inspiration! These TV shows and movies were by far the most depicted by designers on Dribbble in 2019. Enjoy this brilliant fan art.

Dec 19, 2019

5 online graphic design exercises to boost your skills

Level-up your graphic design skills with these five interactive exercises that are actually fun. Boost your knowledge of color, typography, pixel-perfection, and more. Enjoy!

Dec 18, 2019

Your Final_Final Designer Gift Guide of 2019

You snoozed, don’t lose: Here’s your very last-minute designer gift guide of 2019! This list of goodies should arrive by Christmas time if you act quick.

Dec 17, 2019

Designing an album cover? Here are 4 tips from the experts

The designers at DKNG share their top tips for designing beautiful and effective album cover art. While you read, get inspired by amazing designs from the Dribbble community.

Dec 16, 2019

5 rebrands of 2019 that got all of the designers talking

Every year, a handful of rebrands are unveiled that get everybody in the design community talking. Learn more about the design decisions behind five major rebrands of 2019, and how designers reacted to them.

Dec 13, 2019

Exploring local design scenes at November's Dribbble Meetups 2019

Hundreds of designers gathered at Dribbble Meetups around the world this November—from Boston, to Bangalore, to Buenos Aires. See what your design community got up to for a sampling of the local design scenes across the globe.

Dec 12, 2019

35 hilarious logo design parodies you can't unsee

Who’s ready for a good laugh? Check out these hilarious spoofs of some of the world’s most famous logo designs. Enjoy!

Dec 11, 2019

We found the perfect enamel pins to gift your designer friends

Show your designer buddies some love by gifting them an enamel pin only a designer would appreciate. These fifteen pins were thoughtfully created with designers in mind and are for sale right now!

Dec 11, 2019

A guide to design-led content marketing (& why your brand needs it)

It’s no secret that good design helps your content perform significantly better. Here’s a practical guide for how to design more thoughtfully and effectively when it comes to your brand’s marketing avenues.

Dec 10, 2019

The sound of graphic design: Brent McCormick's major musical influences

For a musical dose of inspiration, get to know graphic designer and musician Brent McCormick. See what it’s like to be a freelance designer working in the music industry and check out Brent’s awesome album art, gig posters, and more.