Design Resources
A collection of design resources I've used in my work over the years, for assets, education and inspiration. None of these are sponsored or affiliate links, apart from Utility's own products. I just love and use these sites.
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- Doron SupplyTextures, effects and design tools.Paid
- Design SyndromeGraphic design assets for creatives.Free + Paid
- SupergraphicAndrey Azizov's graphic resources.Paid
- BlkmarketTextures, type and graphic packs.Paid
- Studio AAADesign assets and free resources.Free + Paid
- Texture LabsFree textures and tutorials.Free
- Retro Supply Co.Vintage brushes, textures and effects.Paid
- True Grit Texture SupplyBrushes and textures.Paid
- Spoon GraphicsFree textures, brushes and effects.Free
- Lost and TakenFree texture photos: paper, grunge, film.Free
- Textures.comA huge texture library.Free + Paid
- PixelbuddhaTextures, mockups and fonts.Free + Paid
Utility TexturesUtility Plastics, Pages V1 and V2, Materials, Office Objects$35
Utility ThresholdAdjustable Threshold Effect Template$12
Utility Pages V1Vintage Magazine Textures$12
Utility PlasticsScanned Plastic Textures$12
Utility Print GradientsVintage Magazine-Based Gradients$12
- Open FoundryOpen-source typefaces.Free
- VelvetyneLibre fonts from an independent foundry.Free
- DafontA huge archive of free fonts.Free
- FontshareQuality fonts from the Indian Type Foundry.Free
- Pixel SurplusFonts and resources for creators.Free + Paid
- FontSpaceFree fonts, searchable by license.Free
- Free FacesA curated gallery of free typefaces.Free
- Google FontsOpen-source fonts.Free
- UncutContemporary free typefaces.Free
- CollletttivoLibre fonts from an Italian collective.Free
- The League of Moveable TypeOpen-source type.Free
- Future FontsTypefaces sold early, while still in progress.Paid
- ABC DinamoTypefaces from Dinamo.Paid
- Pangram PangramFonts that are free to try.Free + Paid
- Nuform TypeAn independent type foundry.Paid
- Grilli TypeAn independent Swiss type foundry.Paid
- Klim Type FoundryTypefaces from Klim.Paid
- OH no Type CoTypefaces from OH no.Paid
- Adobe FontsIncluded with an Adobe subscription.Subscription
- Met Museum Open AccessPublic domain images from the Met's collection.Free
- Public Domain VectorsFree vector clip art.Free
- Public WorkPublic domain images, now part of Cosmos.Free
- Internet Archive Book ImagesScanned illustrations from old books, on Flickr.Free
- Smithsonian Open AccessOpen access images from the Smithsonian.Free
- Rijksmuseum CollectionThe Rijksmuseum's collection, free to download.Free
- Library of Congress Free to UseFree to use and reuse sets from the Library of Congress.Free
- NYPL Digital CollectionsDigitized items from the New York Public Library.Free
- Biodiversity Heritage LibraryOld scientific illustration.Free
- Old Book IllustrationsIllustrations scanned from old books.Free
- The Public Domain ReviewCurated public domain finds and essays.Free
- Wellcome CollectionImages from the Wellcome Collection.Free
- Wikimedia CommonsFreely licensed media.Free
- OpenverseSearch across openly licensed images and audio.Free
- Bendito MockupPhotographic PSD mockups.Paid
- Mockup WorldFree PSD mockups.Free
- GraphicBurgerFree mockups and design resources.Free
- Minimal MockupsAnthony Boyd's mockups.Free + Paid
- Resource BoyFree graphic design resources.Free
- Mockups DesignFree mockups.Free
- LS GraphicsMockups for graphic and UI design.Free + Paid
- PixedenMockups and design resources.Free + Paid
- AffinityInstead of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign: vector, pixel and layout in one app, free for individuals.Free
- PhotopeaInstead of Photoshop: a Photoshop-style editor in the browser.Free
- GIMPInstead of Photoshop: open-source image editing.Free
- InkscapeInstead of Illustrator: open-source vector drawing.Free
- GraphiteInstead of Illustrator: open-source vector and raster editing in the browser.Free
- KritaInstead of Photoshop for painting: open-source digital painting.Free
- ProcreateInstead of Fresco: drawing and painting on iPad, a one-time purchase.Paid
- ScribusInstead of InDesign: open-source page layout.Free
- PenpotInstead of XD: open-source interface design.Free + Paid
- DarktableInstead of Lightroom: open-source photo editing and RAW processing.Free
- RawTherapeeInstead of Lightroom: open-source RAW processing.Free
- DaVinci ResolveInstead of Premiere Pro: editing, color, effects and audio. The paid Studio version is a one-time purchase.Free + Paid
- KdenliveInstead of Premiere Pro: open-source video editing.Free
- ShotcutInstead of Premiere Pro: open-source video editing.Free
- FrictionInstead of After Effects: open-source motion graphics.Free
- CavalryInstead of After Effects: procedural 2D motion design.Free + Paid
- GlaxnimateInstead of After Effects for vector animation: open-source.Free
- NatronInstead of After Effects for compositing: open-source, node-based.Free
- Procreate DreamsInstead of Animate: animation on iPad, a one-time purchase.Paid
- AudacityInstead of Audition: open-source audio editing.Free
- Logo ArchiveHistorical logos.Free
- Archive PDFScanned fashion archives.Free
- Film GrabStills from films.Free
- Letterform ArchiveThe Letterform Archive's online collection.Free
- Fonts In UseTypography in the wild, indexed by typeface.Free
- PinterestFree
- Same EnergyVisual search by mood and look.Free
- Happy HuesColor palettes shown in context.Free
- CoolorsA fast color palette generator.Free
- Phat MediaAn archive of old-school rave flyers.Free
- Are.naCollect and connect references.Free + Paid
- SaveeSave and browse visual references.Free + Paid
- CosmosVisual bookmarking, with AI content hidden on request.Free
- TypewolfWhat's trending in type.Free
- Brand NewReviews of new identities and rebrands.Free
- Grain EditVintage graphics and mid-century design.Free
- It's Nice ThatCreative work across disciplines.Free
- DiscogsCover art reference from millions of releases.Free
- Space Type GeneratorKinetic type experiments.Free
- Kern TypeA kerning game.Free
- Shape TypeA letter-drawing game.Free
- ColorA color matching game.Free
- Neal.funGames, visualizations and experiments.Free
- Radio GardenLive radio from around the globe.Free
- WindowSwapViews from other people's windows.Free
- PatatapA keyboard of sounds and animations.Free
UltraToneGradient Mapping PluginComing Soon
Utility CatalogEvery Asset In The Shop$65- Utility TexturesUtility Plastics, Pages V1 and V2, Materials, Office Objects$35
Utility ZineUtility Collage, Pages V1, Print Gradients, Threshold$40- Utility Pages V1Vintage Magazine Textures$12
Utility Pages V2Vintage Magazine Textures$12- Utility PlasticsScanned Plastic Textures$12
Utility MaterialsTexture Variety Pack$15
Utility CollageVintage Magazine Collage Cut Outs$20- Utility Print GradientsVintage Magazine-Based Gradients$12
- Utility ThresholdAdjustable Threshold Effect Template$12
- Utility SamplerFree Textures And Cut Outs From Every PackFree