No Design Resources? 30 Super Useful Free Material Packs!

Table of Contents

• Color Palette Tools: Help you find harmonious project theme colors.
• Photo Resources: Help you quickly complete projects.
• Vector & Icon Resources: Help you embellish project details.
• Creative/Unique Special Resources: Help you create interesting interactive experiences.

Color Palette Tools: Help you find harmonious project theme colors.

• Adobe Color: An online platform by Adobe where you can search for various color schemes using keywords, and also check color contrast ratios and WCAG compliance.
• Coolors: Can randomly generate color palettes, or create custom color schemes based on photos you upload.
• NIPPON COLORS: A Japanese traditional color matching website, suitable for finding Japanese-style or elegant color inspiration.

Photo Resources: Help you quickly complete projects.

• Foodies Feed: A free-for-commercial-use food photo website, also featuring a MAGAZINE section to appreciate photographic composite works.
• istock: A large comprehensive resource website, including photos, illustrations, videos, music, etc., with both free and paid materials.
• photoAC: A Japanese free image website, suitable for finding Asian-themed materials, all available for free commercial use.
• Everypixel: A “smart” free stock photo search engine that uses algorithms to find “good-looking” photos for you.
• Unsplash: Offers a large number of high-resolution photos covering various themes such as landscapes, people, and architecture. All materials are free to use without attribution, making them perfect for design, social media, or website content creation.
• Pngtree: A free design material library, notable for offering a large number of PNG cutout images. However, pay attention to the material usage guidelines.
• pngimg: Claimed to be the largest PNG transparent background image library, available for personal and non-commercial use.

Vector & Icon Resources: Help you embellish project details.

• freepik: Currently the largest vector graphic library, offering highly professional materials that are editable, modifiable, and freely shareable.
• VectorPortal: A vector graphic library for designers, boasting the most “professional design level” vector assets, available for free commercial use.
• flaticon: An exquisite ICON vector library, providing various formats such as SVG, PNG, EPS, and PSD. Most are available for free commercial use.
• iconshock: Offers icons in various styles and designs. Uniquely, you can use the built-in color palette to change icon colors before downloading.

Creative/Unique Special Resources: Help you create interesting interactive experiences.

• Gallica pinterest: A selection from the digital collections of the National Library of France, including valuable book illustrations, historical photos, and other public domain materials.
• British Library: Established by the British Library, it provides a large number of public domain book illustrations, manuscripts, and historical images, suitable for design and research purposes.

• THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY DIGITAL COLLECTIONS: Established by the New York Public Library, it includes diverse collections of historical photos, maps, manuscripts, etc., suitable for finding vintage and historical materials.
• NDL Image Bank: Contains precious collections of Japanese historical images, maps, and book illustrations, suitable for cultural research and creation.
• Taiwan National Palace Museum Open Data Zone: Provides open-source materials from the National Palace Museum’s collection, including calligraphy, paintings, artifacts, and more, suitable for academic research and creative applications.

• open peeps: A distinctive free hand-drawn vector library primarily featuring people. It allows quick customization of arms, legs, expressions, and clothing using built-in modules to create ideal character styles.

• shigureni free illust: Offers exquisite Japanese watercolor-style illustrations, free to download and use for personal or commercial projects.
• vector shelf: A free vector library including various illustrations and design elements, suitable for graphic design and brand visual applications.
• Heritage Library: Provides high-quality vintage-style illustrations, suitable for print, brand design, and art creation.
• Hankodeasobu: A Japanese-style stamp material website offering cute digital stamps, suitable for Japanese design and personal creation.
• chojugiga: Provides Japanese-style hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga scrolls, suitable for design, illustration, or playful creations.
• DrawKit: Features high-quality illustrations in various styles, including hand-drawn, vector, and 3D materials, suitable for UI/UX design, brand visuals, and social media content.
• Vector Craftr: Offers high-quality vector illustrations on various themes, including business, technology, education, medical, e-commerce, social media, etc. All materials are free to download and edit, suitable for brand design, website visuals, and digital creation.

• Wanna this: Provides a variety of free 3D illustrations and mockups in formats such as Figma, PSD, and MP4. The site covers abstract designs, character illustrations, themed graphics, and device mockups like iPhones and MacBooks. These resources are free for personal and commercial use, making it an ideal choice for finding free 3D assets.
• Thiings.co: Showcases a diverse collection of “Thiings,” encompassing everything from animals (e.g., wolverine, hedgehog, octopus) to people (cashier, veterinarian, teacher, plumber), and objects (domino set, dining plate, mug, bubble wrap) and locations (Finland, Albania, gym, movie theater, park). The website offers an option to download the entire collection and also accepts user requests.