Motion Design (UI, UX) - a collection of the most basic sites for beginners to get started assets with Photoshop and graphic design.
Recommended sites to visit together!
https://rentry.co/74i7mft7 My some personal search tip!
https://rentry.co/nqssnbop Motion Design (3D) search tips
https://designbuddies.substack.com/p/design-student
https://imgur.com/a/p6HlcwS
Q: What should I do if I am not satisfied with the resources available here?
A: Ask questions on social media, communities, googling(google search) and acquaintances to get tips and information.
0. How to Improve Your Graphic Design Skills and Find a Community
https://brunch.co.kr/@fall-spring/21
Where to find app and website references?
https://sik.limited/thinking/my-it-design-product-news-urls
A collection of IT/technology/product-related websites from various countries
https://www.shillingtoneducation.com/blog/how-to-improve-graphic-ddesign-skills
11 ways to improve your graphic design skills
https://www.superside.com/blog/25-tips-graphic-designers
25+ Tips to Improve Your Skills as a Graphic Designer
https://www.reddit.com/r/graphic_design/comments/16x9069/what_are_the_best_resources_to_learn_about_the/
What are the best resources to learn about the principles, history, and current trends of graphic design?
Ways to improve your graphic design skills
While it varies by field, the kit most commonly used by designers.
Tips for buying a PC/laptop:
The Western (English) version is in the “Spreadsheet.” Check it out now!
Based in the Korea,
If you're attending a design-related school, seek advice from seniors and friends before purchasing.
Knowing computers well is helpful for design work, but it's not essential.
You don't need to know every technical term in detail.
Therefore, if you're building a PC yourself, refer to this guide
https://todaycomputer.tistory.com/entry/2025%EB%85%84-%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0-%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81-%EC%A7%9C%EB%8A%94-%EA%BF%80%ED%8C%81-%EC%B4%9D%EC%A0%95%EB%A6%AC
https://jjanggu1612.tistory.com/entry/2025%EB%85%84-11%EC%9B%94-%EC%A1%B0%EB%A6%BDPC-%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81-%EC%B6%94%EC%B2%9C-%EC%82%AC%EB%AC%B4%EC%9A%A9-%EA%B2%8C%EC%9D%B4%EB%B0%8D-%EC%9A%A9%EB%8F%84%EB%B3%84-%EB%B6%80%ED%92%88-%EC%84%A0%ED%83%9D-%EC%99%84%EB%B2%BD-%EA%B0%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%A1%B0%EB%A6%BD%20%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0/%EA%B2%AC%EC%A0%81
For gaming laptops, check out this guide
https://xsangraalx.tistory.com/m/20
https://techinfo112.tistory.com/entry/1
And, when you're attending school, academy, company, etc.,
you'll eventually reach a point where you need to replace your LG Electronics “Gram” or “low-spec laptop.”
At that time, I recommend Apple's “MAC” brand.
Once you buy a MAC, it's worth the money as you can use it for about 10 years.
However, for the MAC brand, you must enroll in “AppleCare”.
You can comfortably work even with four Adobe programs running simultaneously.
(Because Adobe programs are fundamentally optimized for ‘MAC’ rather than “Windows”).
When buying a MacBook, if you don't do video/3D production, the MacBook Air is sufficient.
However, if you do video/3D production, I recommend purchasing the larger-screen MacBook Pro 16-inch.
Also, even if you buy the MacBook Pro 16-inch with all standard specs, it will easily last at least 4 years.
If your budget is tight, consider buying a slightly older MacBook Pro M3 model.
Since learning new programs is part of a designer's job,
I pick up Figma, C4D, JavaScript, After Effects, etc., as needed.
To be more specific.
And Google AI offers the highest satisfaction because subscribing to Pro gives you access to the cloud and all Google's AI tools.
ChatGPT is used for various purposes, including image generation, routine tasks, and planning.
Design Work: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, JavaScript, Kling, Higgsfield, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Google One AI Pro.
Photoshop - For graphic design work involving photos, such as color correction, collage, and compositing
Illustrator - For vector graphic design work, such as typography and lettering, or complex shape work
motion graphics : After Effects and Blender, C4D are used.
figma : It's an excellent tool for creating and collaborating on digital content, not printing.
While it's challenging for intricate graphic work involving pen tools or various effects,
it's great for creating card news or web design using existing sources.
And since multiple people can join and work simultaneously,
it's also widely used for collaboration.
Recommended Korean subscription fonts: 산돌구름, 산돌 내 글자연구소 폰트, 오늘폰트, 직지폰트, 어도비폰트.
(Since subscribing to all of them can be costly, Honestly, just choosing one or two font subscription services is satisfying enough.)
Cloud: 아이클라우드 2TB, Google One AI Pro 2TB.
Archiving: Notion, Obsidian
External Hard Drive: Samsung Electronics 4TB
(You are free to choose any brand and capacity, but I personally recommend purchasing a Samsung Electronics External Hard Drive.)
If you work with video or 3D, I recommend getting a 4TB drive.
If 4TB seems excessive,
1TB is suitable for UI/UX graphic design, while 2-3TB is better for video and 3D work.
Apple : education discount is generally much cheaper than the student store.
When checked to buy, the student store was cheaper at that time,
so bought it there, but usually Apple's education discount is a bit cheaper.
It's best to check the situation each time before purchasing.
It's best to work in silence :
but if you can't concentrate in a completely silent environment,
play any song or vlog video.
When I need to focus intensely, I listen to instrumental jazz or songs without lyrics.
In places where I feel comfortable, there's actually nothing to learn.
I must be with people who see things more broadly and deeply than I do
for it to lead to my own growth.
If you feel you can't do it alone,
take a design academy course or a portfolio-building program—the shortest one available.
Taking just one course is a good way to develop your sense.
And, if you didn't attend a university, going to a cyber university is also a good option.
However, since only “four-year universities” are prioritized based on the Korean standard, “two-year colleges” are not relevant.
However, even at large companies, the graphic design and designer fields do not consider academic background.
So, considering the situation in Korea
while attending school, After issuing the “내일배움카드,”
get a certification to study the foundational theory and tools first,
then go to a "design academy".
That said, I don't recommend places like "computer academies".
Attending a design academy is good because you have
instructors who serve as your central support and fellow students to work alongside.
Based on Korea
https://class101.net/
https://coloso.co.kr/
https://fastcampus.co.kr/
https://sharex.fastcampus.co.kr/ etc
There are many sites where you can study.
Personally,
found the 노트폴리오 강의, 블루타이거, and Coloso lectures useful.
The Coloso lecture site, for instance, has many lectures by famous designers.
For online lectures, try those covering the graphic design process and workflow.
However, Korean lecture sites like "Coloso" seem a bit geared toward beginners,
and if you want to advance further, it's better to pay for foreign lectures like Udemy.
And. In fact, expensive design lectures are not very helpful.
To improve your design skills, it is enough to follow designers on Instagram and watch their ig Reels or YouTube shorts.
If you want to improve your design skills, it is best to collect well-made references and imitate practice them.
Therefore, the lectures cover the basics,
and what comes after that depends on your own discretion.
It's also good to find skilled individuals on your own and become their student.
Additionally, it's good to try recreating various works.
I've never just followed a tutorial video step-by-step.
For example, when learning Blender, I'd watch a popular donut-making tutorial video
and then model a microphone on my own, experimenting with nodes in my own style and practicing.
It seems important not to just copy exactly, but to start by watching a tutorial and then modifying it differently.
This applies equally to other 2D/3D graphics programs like After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, etc.
Therefore, by applying this approach and experimenting by twisting and tweaking things yourself,
you'll learn more about the tools while troubleshooting errors, allowing you to improve your skills faster.
It's also good to try recreating edits from brands or magazines you're interested in.
When recreating web banners, Instagram card news, etc., one by one,
it's crucial to make many attempts, like changing the text content, to make it your own portfolio.
Graphic design tools improve your skills the more you use them,
so play with them often, like you would with a toy.
If you left the designer profession due to personal circumstances
and wish to study graphic or web design again,
returning to your previous field is the best way to find re-employment.
Developing your existing portfolio > adding personal projects is the easiest approach.
1 Browse recent portfolios on design reference sites like Behance
Country: Select “Your country & abroad,” view by latest
2 Focus on collecting references from portfolios with minimal
(If you start copying the cover, you'll run out of steam when it comes to showing your actual design work)
3 Develop your past work into a modern style
Refine fonts and colors for a more polished look. Update mockups to current styles.
4 Write your cover letter and slowly start applying for jobs.
5 After writing your letter and applying for jobs,
plan and create personal projects.
6 If this process feels difficult, attend a design portfolio academy.
(But I can't recommend specific design academies.)
And as a tip for designers working in a company:
It's perfectly fine to follow old design styles, but when creating new designs, you absolutely must not just pull old references from Pinterest etc.
For example, people often just take layouts from the 60s or outdated designs from the same industry.
But if you start by trying to copy something you saw, it will inevitably become outdated design.
Behance is fundamentally a place for archiving completed work, so for the latest design trends, I recommend focusing on commercial work.
Alternatively, Instagram's algorithm is excellent. Follow one domestic branding agency, then keep following others while browsing the web, and the algorithm will automatically guide you.
If you visit Behance without refining your own aesthetic sense, you'll just keep organizing things that you personally find appealing.
For the latest trends in editorial design, visit the Best of Plakate exhibition, search for film festival posters, or visit sites like Awwwards and browse the latest entries.
But the easiest approach is to look at fashion, IT, and financial commercial graphics frequently used by senior agency professionals.
Next, when studying design on your own
going to a design lectures some good,
it's better to get inspiration by visiting design exhibitions or similar places.
Seeing lots of good designs and analyzing why they work is crucial.
You need to see for yourself how the visual flow works and how the typography's weight is handled.
Personally, for Korean lettering in typography,
I recommend the book “디자이너를 위한 한글 레터링”
In typography, it's more important to
first develop your sense by continuously drawing by hand than just looking at things.
Buy tracing paper and books compiling typography designs,
then sketch them exactly as shown—this is extremely helpful for typography practice.
Download existing free-source fonts
and experiment with transforming them into various shapes in Illustrator (while maintaining readability).
When studying alone, no matter how much you look, there are parts where you just can't figure out why... they did it that way.
There's no helping it when you're on your own.
That's why you should seek out study groups or mini-projects to participate in.
There are plenty of options these days, like Coffee Chat, so you can fill in the gaps one by one.
There are also classically recommended design books, so finding and reading those is beneficial.
These days, the design industry is undergoing rapid and significant changes in work practices.
It's a time of upheaval, and the mindset of “I'll learn at a design company” no longer works.
Look at a lot of well-selling designs. But don't just copy them outright.
When you follow along, you should observe how they capture this flow,
and how they use color effectively.
You should see how the grid is implemented like this, how the typography's weight is balanced like that,
and how the photo placement directs the eye flow like this.
It means noticing what designs are trending these days.
If you see an effect you wonder how it was made, search for it and try recreating it yourself.
Coding design can feel daunting these days with all the new overseas information and technologies.
Just like there are famous companies everywhere, it actually takes quite some time before you can get into design work.
Don't rush; consistently working and trying is always the priority.
Again, go to trade shows or exhibitions and observe what visitors show particular interest in.
Check out studio work, websites, and social media of major companies in industries you're interested in.
The very act of seeking out design to observe is actually the start of your learning journey. If there are live events, I highly recommend participating.
Design doesn't require certifications for employment,
but if you don't know design tools like Photoshop or Illustrator, you can study for purposes like GTQ.
Just studying through YouTube is more than sufficient.
But, Based on Korea
recommend obtaining "어학자격증"
Some design companies require "어학자격증" as a mandatory entry requirement
https://sy-log.tistory.com/entry/%EC%98%A4%ED%94%BD-1%ED%8A%B8-IH-%ED%9B%84%EA%B8%B0-%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%BD%ED%8A%B8-%EB%AA%A8%EC%9D%8C-%EC%9D%B4%EA%B3%B5%EA%B3%84-%EC%8A%A4%ED%94%BC%ED%82%B9%EA%B3%B5%EB%B6%80-%EC%B2%98%EC%9D%8C%EC%9D%B8-%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%84%EC%9D%B4-2%EC%A3%BC%EB%8F%85%ED%95%99%ED%95%B4%EC%84%9C-IH%EB%B0%9B%EC%9D%80-%ED%9B%84%EA%B8%B0
For example, recommend obtaining this certification.
Since didn't want to take "TOEIC", it helped me prepare for the "OPIC exam", which focuses on English conversation instead.
Design certifications aren't mandatory,
but recommend studying and obtaining one within a month.
do not recommend the "Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) CC" version.
https://blog.naver.com/churi0321/223195310319
https://en.namu.wiki/w/GTQ(%EC%9E%90%EA%B2%A9%EC%A6%9D)
Instead, obtain the "GTQ 자격증"
However, it has the drawback of only being valid for 3 years.
After that,
https://datawithu.tistory.com/134
https://cream-bread.tistory.com/202
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%BB%B4%ED%93%A8%ED%84%B0%EA%B7%B8%EB%9E%98%ED%94%BD%EA%B8%B0%EB%8A%A5%EC%82%AC
"컴퓨터그래픽기능사"
https://m.blog.naver.com/pso164/223332252601
https://en.namu.wiki/w/%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%81%EB%94%94%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%B8%EC%82%B0%EC%97%85%EA%B8%B0%EC%82%AC
or, recommend obtaining the "시각디자인산업기사 자격증"
https://blog.naver.com/pso164/223304312468
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%BB%AC%EB%9F%AC%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8
And, if you're most troubled by and struggle with adding color, and want to study color theory,
studying for the “컬러리스트 자격” is a good idea.
Honestly, even if you get the certification, your portfolio and experience are the most important things.
Because the certification is mostly for personal satisfaction and just adds another line to your resume.
The reason for getting the certification is to prove you have this skill,
but if you studied design, that in itself is already proof.
However, if you're applying to public institutions, certain companies, or if you're a non-major, I definitely recommend getting the certification.
How to Find Graphic Design Communities
How to find a "twitter(X)" related to design/3D (korean standard)
https://x.com/hashtag/디자인트친소?t=BRHOWFcySk2Q0eXQpO6qAg&s=09
https://x.com/hashtag/디자인_트친소?t=dxUO8_HeupWMk0Dk66NXCQ&s=09
This method allows you to connect with various Korean designers.
You can obtain design-related information through tweets,
and on the Twitter (X) profiles of designers found this way, you'll see links to
https://spin-spin.com/
At this Question platform site link, you can ask designers questions and gather information.
However, please ask questions politely and respectfully.
How to find a "notefolio" related to design/3D (korean standard)
Notice. The notefolio site has blocked overseas IPs, so please stop using a VPN or set your VPN to “Korea” to access the site
https://litt.ly/notefolio
https://notefolio.net/service/community
그리고, 카카오톡 메신저 오픈채팅방에서 관련 톡방들을 검색하세요
How to find a "instagram" related to design/3D (korean & western standard)
https://xcancel.com/himangogirl/status/1997667511739805976
https://xcancel.com/buttermayo0/status/1998039797286543746
https://xcancel.com/vadanadava/status/1998046792311767422
https://xcancel.com/yeobaekeem/status/1998203314153164970
Instagram's likes, #tag feature, and algorithm are truly brilliantly designed.
The Instagram algorithm requires consistent management.
Since Instagram shares a similar structure to Pinterest,
clicking the ‘Like’ button on desired content
is more effective for comfortably navigating the Instagram algorithm
than repeatedly clicking ‘Not Interested’.
However, set up and use the Instagram algorithm yourself.
Do not create an account for your company or work-related purposes.
Instead, create a new Instagram account
to follow design accounts, read trends, and appreciate content.
By using the “Search” tab or “Reels” tab
and refining the algorithm by selecting ‘Like’ or ‘Not interested’ in this manner, you can curate your feed to show only your desired content each time you refresh.
If you must use a company Gmail, you must create a new account dedicated solely to design.
This is because Google links multiple services to a single ID (e.g., YouTube).
As a result, you will see a lot of beautiful and sophisticated design-related feeds.
And here's another tip :
https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=design%20resource
디자인팁 디자인꿀팁 디자인사이트 디자인레퍼런스 영상제작 꿀팁 민주팁 일러스트레이터 디자인팁 디자인
강의 디자인수업 디자이너 etc.
디자인리소스 UI디자인 UX디자인 제품디자인 디자인리소스 디자인툴
타입디자인 포토샵 어도비 etc.
Design tips, design hacks, design sites, design references, video production tips, design hacks, Illustrator design tips, design
lectures, design classes, designers, etc.
Design resources, UI design, UX design, product design, design resources, design tools,
type design, Photoshop, Adobe, etc.
Click these related tags without hesitation,
and you can learn about design and gather materials.
When looking for reference materials to check design trends,
a good way to find graphic designers' Instagram accounts
is to follow various magazines and agencies.
Even if someone following this Instagram
only follows one or two agencies, designers, or magazines, they can receive many recommendations,
and if they like them, they can continue following.
Magazines field (Korean standard)
https://brunch.co.kr/@fall-spring/21
https://uxdesign.cc/ultimate-start-guide-for-beginner-ux-ui-designer-b848be089589
http://luxmag.kr/
https://www.artart.today/
https://biscit.co.kr/
https://www.instagram.com/visualprism.mag/
https://www.instagram.com/hypejackmag/
https://designcompass.org/en/
https://www.instagram.com/marketing_cookie/
https://www.instagram.com/careet.official/
Agency + Designer field (Korean standard)
https://www.instagram.com/studiopepper.official/
https://www.instagram.com/amorepacific_creatives/
https://www.instagram.com/moiber_official/
https://www.instagram.com/studio.kkini/
https://www.instagram.com/hello_ep/
https://www.instagram.com/kyeongahko/
https://www.instagram.com/ahn.byunghak/
https://www.instagram.com/tzusoo/
https://www.instagram.com/heeeesoo_/
https://www.instagram.com/oh.nandi_studio/
https://www.instagram.com/ader_error/
https://www.instagram.com/idea82people/
https://www.instagram.com/what.is.lll/
https://www.instagram.com/ohlollyday.official/
https://www.instagram.com/ugly_lovely_official/
Design Studio field (Korean standard)
source
https://xcancel.com/piecexxcake/status/1984549523755294780
https://xcancel.com/piecexxcake/status/1986071260896674266
@bbareunson 스튜디오 빠른손 Studio Bbareunson
@rojotype rojotype
@threecircles.kr 이응셋
@oh.socool Creative Team OHSOCOOL
@paper_press paper press
@hithere.cfc CFC
@ddungsang.official 엉뚱상상
@supersaladstuff SUPERSALADSTUFF
@workroompress 워크룸/워크룸 프레스
@pressroom.studio PRESS ROOM
@sulki_and_min Sulki and Min
@6699press 6699press
@studiofnt studio fnt
@sceneryoftoday 오늘의풍경
@ahngraphics 안그라픽스
@maumstudio maumstudio
@pla.fla PlaFla 플라플라
@yangjang.type 양장점
@studio.baton BATON
@studio_flake FLAKE 플레이크
@huskyfox.den HuskyFox
@tomandnick_official 탐앤닉
@orkr_official Orkr lnc.
@hwfstudio 하우풀스튜디오 HOWFULSTUDIO
@mohs.official mohs
@clay_inc Clay lnc.
@studio.d.d DOUBLE D
@hello_ep 일상의실천 Everyday
@ordinarypeople.info ORDINARY PEOPLE
@particle.field 입자필드 Particlefield
@studio_frontdoor 프론트도어 front-door
@mhtl.official MHTL
@owhyworks Owhyworks - 오와이윅스
@nutype.info 누타입 Nutype
@padostuff PADOSTUFF
@studiosaworl Studio Saworl 스튜디오4월
@ist___studio ist Studio - 이스트 스튜디오
@inthe.graphics 인더그래픽스
@brandon.pictures Brandon Pictures/브랜든픽쳐스
@works.works WORKS 워크스
@na1.group NA1
@ddbbmm.kr DDBBMM
@rsg.wrks READY-SET-GO WORKS
@brenden.design BRENDEN
@nonamepress.kr 노네임프레스 (NO-NAME)PRESS
@shin_of_shinshin Donghyeok Shin of
신신 https://shin-shin.kr
@new_of_newnew 신해옥 Haeok
@hk_of_ehhk Hyungjae Kim 홍은주김형재 http://hongxkim.com
@repetitivelyrepeat eunjoohong
@okok.services okok services
@grid_office Grid
@sangnok.kr 상록/북디자이너 함지은
@muon_office MUON
@alolot.kr 스튜디오 어랏 ALOT
Branding field (Korean standard)
@charryjeon 전채리
@studiofnt 이재민님
@ssmen.k 김승민님
@layerstudio.m 귤메달 브랜딩한 곳
@_glowseoul 공간브랜딩
@likenoothers 브랜드 디렉터
And so on... There are too many to list them all.
How to find a "Discord server" related to design/3D (western standard)
This is the simple answer you get when you ask a chatbot like Gemini.
https://bind.ie/blog/how-to-find-a-discord-server
To find and join Discord servers related to design/3D,
the most effective methods are using dedicated server listing websites and seeking invitations from design communities or content creators.
Many 3D artists, designers, and related companies host their own Discord servers
- YouTube/TikTok/Social Media: Many content creators provide links to their Discord servers in their video descriptions or social media bios.
This is an excellent way to join a community centered around a specific art style or software (e.g., Blender, Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya). - Software Official Communities: Companies like Autodesk or Poly Haven often have official or community-run Discord servers linked from their websites or forums.
- Educational Platforms: Online art schools or tutorial sites sometimes run their own Discord communities where students and enthusiasts can interact and share work.
Steps to Join a Server
- Have a Discord Account: Ensure you have a free Discord account, accessible via the app or web browser.
- Use an Invitation Link: Once you find a server you like on one of the listing sites or social media, click the provided invitation link.
- Accept the Invite: This will automatically add the server to your list of communities within the Discord interface.
- Follow the Rules: Once in the server, be sure to read and follow the community guidelines.
Many servers have specific channels for showcasing work, asking for help, and general discussion.
How to find design resources on "YouTube" (western standard)
This is the simple answer you get when you ask a chatbot like Gemini.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/111997?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=12904322679159095028-NC
https://www.quora.com/Which-are-the-best-websites-YouTube-channels-for-learning-graphic-design-Or-any-other-best-ways
To find design resources effectively on YouTube, use specific search strategies, leverage filters, and follow established design channels.
Effective Search Strategies
- Be Specific with Keywords: Instead of broad terms like "design help," use highly specific keywords related to your project or skill you want to learn.
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- Examples: Enter specific keywords related to your desired design resources in the YouTube search bar.
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- https://imgur.com/qewOcrH https://imgur.com/5zXOHUC The “Videos” tab in Google Search can also be a good YouTube search.
Searching in English yields significantly more diverse and abundant resources. (design resources, free templates, UI kit, icons, mockup, After Effects templates free, Premiere Pro templates free, free font)
무료 템플릿, 디자인 소스, 무료 아이콘, 무료 폰트, 유튜브 썸네일 템플릿, 편집 소스 무료, etc.
Specific programs/styles: "logo design tutorial Adobe Illustrator," "UI/UX design principles," "free design assets 2025," "typography tutorial," or "photo manipulation Photoshop, 피그마 UI 키트, 포토샵 템플릿, 미니멀 디자인 소스" etc. Searching with specific styles or program names yields more precise results.
- Use YouTube's Auto-Suggest: Start typing your topic into the YouTube search bar and look at the auto-suggestions. These are based on what real users are searching for, providing valuable keyword ideas.
- Search for Resource Lists: Many designers create videos specifically listing free assets or useful websites. Search for phrases like "best free design resources," "top design websites for assets," or "free graphic design assets".
- Look for Software-Specific Tutorials: If you're working with a particular tool (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Canva), include the software name in your search query for more relevant results.
- Search for Design Principles/Theory: Don't just look for tutorials; search for design theory, color theory, and compositional techniques to improve your fundamental knowledge.
- Upload Date: To find resources reflecting the latest trends, try using the ‘This Week’ or ‘This Month’ filter.
- Type: Selecting ‘Playlist’ makes it easy to find collections of design resources.
Utilize Filters
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/111997?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&sjid=12904322679159095028-NC
After searching, use the Filters button (usually under the search bar on the results page) to narrow down your results:
Filter by Upload Date: To find the most up-to-date information and resources (especially important for software tutorials that change with updates), filter by "Today," "This week," or "This month".
Follow Reputable Design Channels
Subscribing to established channels ensures a steady stream of quality design education and inspiration
Important Notes
- Copyright Verification: Even for resources found on YouTube, you must always verify the license scope (whether commercial use is permitted, whether source attribution is required, etc.) before using them.
- Safe Downloading: When accessing external sites via links in the video description, exercise caution regarding security and download only from trusted sites.
Go Beyond the Video
- Check the Video Description: Content creators often include links to the specific resources, assets, or websites mentioned in their videos within the description box.
- Read the Comments: The comments section can provide extra tips, alternative resources, and answers to common questions from other designers.
- Join Communities: Many channels have associated Discord servers or Facebook groups where designers share resources and advice.
1. Commonly used paid graphic design asset sites (Based on Korean services)
Generally, sites commonly used in Korea include
“iClickArt,” etc
but,
‘Shutterstock’ is extremely vast, so many people use it.
The most universally used sites are “Clipart Korea” and “Getty Images.”
“Clipart Korea” is the most frequently used site due to its abundant online and offline sources,
while “Getty Images” is primarily used for photos, illustrations, and icons.
When designing promotions, etc.
Plenty of time and a clear image in mind: Shutterstock
Short on time: Clipart Korea
For reference,
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ and https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ are from the same company but offer different services.
Here, Getty is https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/
Images from Shutterstock, Getty images, and Adobe stock seem to be good,
but Adobe has a lot of generative images.
Envato elements has a lot of foreign-style graphic sources.
High-quality photos and images for media
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ is the best.
Images including various sources
Shutterstock is better than Adobe Stock.
Shutterstock was created before Adobe Stock, so some of the sources uploaded by content creators to Shutterstock are also uploaded to Adobe Stock. Shutterstock has a much larger cumulative content volume.
Shutterstock is more diverse than Getty Images. This applies to both files and photos.
However, it is more expensive than Getty Images.
Trendy single-item sources suitable for Korea
https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ and https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/ are similar.
Pricing
Single image
https://mbdrive.gettyimageskorea.com/ > Shutterstock > Adobe Stock
Media and content sources
Shutterstock > Adobe Stock
Trendy single-item sources tailored to Korea
https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/ > https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/
freepik is
positioned somewhere between Shutterstock (Adobe Stock) and https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/
(Based on in-house companies in South Korea)
Abstract concepts for B2B, corporations, and business services = Shutterstock, Adobe Stock
Model-centric for public institutions = https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ , https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/
SNS and social media mainstay for B2C services = https://www.gettyimagesbank.com/ , https://www.clipartkorea.co.kr/
Trendy styles from abroad = Freepik
2. Commonly used graphic design asset sites (Based on overseas and Western services)
2-1. Western(english)
https://martyr.shop/blogs/posts/digital-assets-index
https://www.designcareerbook.com/resources
https://www.reddit.com/r/Design/comments/1ogwjkb/curated_design_resource_list_2025/
Design Resources for Beginners
https://rentry.co/rk2usqh6
Use numerous free online tools & resource and generators
https://printpeppermint.com/blogs/graphic-design/13-steps-from-beginner-web-designer-to-a-professional
13 Steps From Beginner Graphic Designer to a Professional
https://courses.designisaparty.com/course/course_9c2d8f37-4a1b-4f3e-9a62-b1c8d7e2f5a3
A Guide to "Product Design" for Beginners
If you'd like to learn about more sites, access the “spreadsheet” and
GRAPHIC / GENERAL DESIGN click open
(can usually find a wealth of information here.)
Below is a list of websites I consider important.
https://payhip.com/marketplace/design/graphics/textures-and-patterns-2d
https://www.creativefabrica.com/
https://craftwork.design/
https://blkmarket.com/shop/
https://studio2am.co/
https://martyr.shop/
https://www.samolevsky.com/
https://www.flyerwrk.com/
https://supply.family/
https://www.mockupcloud.com/graphics
https://mrmockup.com/graphics/
https://www.designers.university/mockups/effects/visual-effects
https://www.etsy.com/
https://creatoom.com/
https://www.pixeden.com/graphics
https://mockups-design.com/
https://fruited-design.kr/all
https://www.zuliassets.com/
https://thevisualpharmacy.com/
https://supply.family/creators/
https://mockups.digital/creators
https://craftwork.design/authors
https://www.youworkforthem.com/stock-designers
https://dealjumbo.com/downloads/category/freebies/
https://creativemarket.com/
https://www.ls.graphics/
https://ui8.net/
https://creativetacos.com/
https://pngtree.com/
https://www.flaticon.com/
https://stock.adobe.com/free
https://www.freepik.com/
https://www.vecteezy.com/
https://www.freeject.net/
https://unblast.com/
https://deeezy.com/
https://www.rawpixel.com/
https://salvaged.nu/
https://www.behance.net/search/projects/freebie
https://www.deviantart.com/search?q=free+photoshop
https://vladzuy.gumroad.com/l/MALIB
https://zuyworld.com/store
🏴☠️
https://www.desirefx.com/category/templates/backgrounds-overlays
https://www.desirefx.com/category/photoshop/
https://psdkeys.com/
https://softarchive.is/graphics
https://psd-template.com/
https://downturk.net/design/photoshop/
http://artmagics.ru/texture/
2-2. China(Chinese)
China Design/3D CG Resource Site lists show that Western (English-language) materials are prevalent.
The reason for this situation
In the past, Chinaese designer/CG heavily relied on its own domestic services,
but These days, Chinese designer/CG users increasingly utilize Western (English-language) resources via VPNs.
This is because Western materials and information are overwhelmingly abundant and of superior quality.
Then, Looking for Chinese design/3D CG resource sites?
try this!
Search for these words on google.com.
Note: Use https://www.deepl.com/translator to translate English to Simplified Chinese for searching!
Design resources in China are referred to as “Navigation = 设计导航, 导航”
You can also search using similar terms.
When searching on google.com, click the “Related Searches” tab at the bottom to search.
中国设计导航 China Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA
3D CG设计导航 3D CG Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=3D+CG%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA
中国 3D CG 导航 China 3D CG Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD+3D+CG+%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA
AI设计导航 AI Design Navigation
https://www.google.com/search?q=AI%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E5%AF%BC%E8%88%AA
设计素材 Design Assets
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90
设计素材库 Design Resource Library
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%B4%A0%E6%9D%90%E5%BA%93
Design Resources Network 设计资源 网
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E8%B5%84%E6%BA%90+%E7%BD%91
design Inspirations Tools 设计灵感工具
https://www.google.com/search?q=%E8%AE%BE%E8%AE%A1%E7%81%B5%E6%84%9F%E5%B7%A5%E5%85%B7
Following the method above, I was able to find a good resource site in China.
Reasons Creators Use VPN: https://www.creativeboom.com/resources/what-is-a-vpn-and-whys-everyone-suddently-talking-about-them/
If you are using a VPN, please set your country to Korea or Japan or Greater China for the search, or stop using the VPN before searching.
Personally, I think the Brave browser (with Tor built-in) + Surfshark or Mullvad VPN or Nord, Proton VPN is sufficient.
https://www.publicdns.xyz/ https://fmhy.net/storage#free-dns-resolvers
Personally, I found the DNS addresses “8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4 1.0.0.1 1.1.1.1” to be the best.
Due to China's nature, using sites and downloading requires,
site registration (phone number or email address), so please register with caution regarding security.
If you are a member of Chinese services like QQ, Weibo, or WeChat, registration is very easy.
Basic Guide and Comprehensive List
https://blog.csdn.net/qq_34079907/article/details/148120221
Graphic Design
https://hao.uisdc.com/
https://www.designnavs.com/
https://nav.bossdesign.cn/
https://hao.shejidaren.com/
https://www.chuangzaoshi.com/
CG
http://houqigo.com/
https://hao.shenyecg.com/CG
https://cg.vfxer.me/
https://sime8.com/archives/favorites/cg-%E8%A7%86%E8%A7%89
https://gaojue.top/
AI
https://kuailing.com/
https://hao.uied.cn/ai
https://aixzd.com/
https://hao.uisdc.com/ai/
https://aiiiii.com.cn/