50 Top Sites for Web Designers

Peter Devereaux
by Peter Devereaux 30 Mar, 2011
50 Top Sites for Web Designers

The quality of a website's design is fundamental to its success. Web designers are routinely challenged on a variety of fronts to produce informed, attractive, compelling and meaningful experiences to users, all the while balancing those needs with the perpetual call to aid in conversion.

It's enough to make even the most strategic designers lose their way in the quest for the "perfect" design.

While challenging to create a list of 50 top sites for designers, it's not the most difficult thing, either. Designers are a social group by nature; openly sharing their expertise, learning new techniques and profiting from their work. That means there is no shortage of supply when it comes to finding the tools and resources designers need or desire on the Web.

Website Magazine's Top 50 sites for designers in 2010 focused on resources for design inspiration (https://wsm.co/ekDcEE). This year's edition highlights those sites that designers might find useful in their day-to-day design activities - from finding that perfect font, to storing images and files, and even asking their peers a few complex questions along the way.

Readers should not be surprised at the presence of some of the more recognizable names at the head of this list. Adobe, Apple, Google and Microsoft are those setting standards and producing and managing the platforms and solutions that designers interact with daily. (Show us a designer that is not impacted by these enterprises, and we'll show you a very lonely designer.)

From stock image sources like istockphoto.com (#5) and font directories like iconfinder.com (#27); to back-up services like mozy.com (#20), billing services like Freshbooks. com (#17) and time trackers like Toggl.com (#44), this list has something for every Web designer. Dig deep into this list to find some of the best. Stackoverflow.com (#6) is a popular Q&A site for the developer set, and stock photo site sxc.hu (#15) - which is part of Getty Images - might provide even more inspiration.

Every website is different and every designer's set of tools and services will be different, too. For this reason it is important to stay on top of those sites most popular among designers and this list acts as a solid starting point. Explore these resources and send

2. apple.com
3. google.com
4. microsoft.com
5. istockphoto.com
6. shutterstock.com
7. dreamstime.com
8. dropbox.com
9. stackoverflow.com
10. box.net
11. dafont.com
12. gettyimages.com
13. gimp.org
14. bigstockphoto.com
15. sxc.hu

 

16. corbisimages.com
17. freshbooks.com



18. myfonts.com
19. carbonite.com
20. mozy.com
21. veer.com
22. adrive.com
23. thinkstockphotos.com
24. jquery.com
25. morguefile.com



26. freefoto.com
27. iconfinder.com
28. sugarsync.com
29. linotype.com
30. drop.io
31. zumodrive.com
32. iconshock.com
33. stockvault.net
34. jupiterimages.com
35. itcfonts.com
36. freedigitalphotos.net
37. prototypejs.org
38. typography.com
39. mootools.net
40. snipplr.com
41. script.aculo.us
42. everystockphoto.com
43. fontfabric.com
44. toggl.com



45. getharvest.com
46. freerangestock.com
47. fonthaus.com
48. highfonts.com
49. getcashboard.com
50. photorack.net
Peter Devereaux
Peter Devereaux
As the Editor-in-Chief of Website Magazine and President of Website Services, Peter has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Peter has been a driving force in shaping the landscape of digital marketing. His leadership in creating innovative and targeted marketing campaigns has helped numerous businesses achieve their revenue growth goals. Under his direction, Website Magazine has become a trusted source of information and insights for digital marketers worldwide. As President of Website Services, Peter oversees a team of talented professionals who specialize in SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and digital advertising. Through his hands-on approach, he ensures that his team delivers exceptional results to their clients. With a passion for digital marketing, Peter is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, making him a sought-after thought leader in the field.