Digital Garden

Links around the internet I like.

60fps.design
Endless collection of delightful details from best-in-class apps. A curated showcase of micro-interactions, animations, and design patterns.
60fps.design
Design
Lubalin100
Celebrating the legacy of Herb Lubalin, one of the most influential typographers and graphic designers of the 20th century.
lubalin100.com
Design
404s.design
The 404s worth finding. A curated gallery of the best error pages on the web, showcasing creative approaches to handling broken links.
404s.design
Design
Swissted
A collection of Swiss modernist-inspired gig posters for legendary bands and musicians. Explore bold, geometric design and music history in one vibrant archive.
swissted.com
Design
70s Sci-Fi Art
A curated collection of vintage sci-fi artwork from the 1970s. Features classic paperback covers, illustrations, and retro-futuristic designs.
70sscifiart.tumblr.com
Art
Yuko Shimazu
Award-winning Japanese illustrator based in New York City and instructor at School of Visual Arts. Known for editorial illustrations and book covers.
yukoart.com
Artists
Failures to Act
NHPR's investigation into one of the largest youth detention abuse scandals in American history. A three-part podcast series examining allegations of abuse at New Hampshire's Youth Development Center.
ydcpodcast.org
Journalism
Stories Behind a Line
A project exploring the stories, people, and histories connected by a single line—thoughtful, longform journalism and narrative exploration.
storiesbehindaline.com
Journalism
YamanoteYamanote
A collaborative poster project by two designers, each creating a unique poster for every station on Tokyo's Yamanote train line. Features stunning graphic design and Japanese art.
yamanoteyamanote.com
Art Design
Breakfast Every Country
A delightful project documenting breakfast from every country in the world, cooked and photographed at home. Includes recipes, stories, and a global culinary journey.
xvf17.github.io/breakfast
Food
TasteAtlas
A global food atlas and encyclopedia. Explore traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants from around the world, all beautifully mapped and described.
tasteatlas.com
Food
Type.lol
A massive, regularly updated index of type foundries from around the world. Discover new fonts, foundries, and typographic inspiration in one place.
type.lol
Fonts
Velvetyne
A renowned foundry for libre and open-source typefaces. Discover, download, and use unique fonts for free, or read about type design and font culture.
velvetyne.fr
Fonts
Logobook
A massive, beautifully organized directory of the world's finest logos, symbols, and trademarks. Browse by letter, shape, object, nature, or business category for endless brand design inspiration.
logobook.com
Brand Design
Logo Histories
A newsletter and archive sharing the stories, creative process, and history behind famous logos. Curated by Richard Baird, it's a must-read for anyone interested in design and branding.
logohistories.com
Brand Design
Midifinity
A resource for music makers, producers, and MIDI enthusiasts. Explore tools, guides, and inspiration for digital music creation and experimentation.
midifinity.grindselect.com
Music Making
Scribble Audio
A playful web-based sequencer where you can draw melodies and rhythms, then play or record them as sound. Created by Kyle Stetz.
scribble.audio
Music Making
TypeDrummer
A fun web app that turns anything you type into a drum beat. Created by Kyle Stetz for Grind Select.
typedrummer.com
Music Making
Don't Fear the Internet
A friendly, approachable resource for learning basic HTML and CSS, created by Jessica Hische & Russ Maschmeyer. Perfect for non-web designers and creative folks who want to make their own beautiful sites.
dontfeartheinternet.com
Web Design
9 Squares
An international motion design collaboration project. Explore a rich archive of animated GIFs and creative loops from artists around the world.
9-squares.tumblr.com
Motion Design
LA Damage
A visual and narrative exploration of the impact of natural disasters and urban change in Los Angeles. Features investigative journalism, photography, and personal stories.
walzr.com/la-damage
Journalism
Classified Mirrors
A living collection of found mirror photos from Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace ads, curated by Chloe. A fascinating look at accidental self-portraits, interiors, and internet ephemera.
classifiedmirrors.online
Ephemera
EyeCannndy
A curated collection of visually stunning shots, scenes, and cinematography inspiration from film and television. Perfect for filmmakers, DPs, and visual storytellers.
eyecannndy.com
Cinematography
Garros Gallery
A fan archive of Roland-Garros tournament posters, featuring iconic design and artwork from 1980 to today. Explore the evolution of sports and event design through decades of stunning posters.
garros.gallery
Design
Typographic Posters
A curated showcase of typographic poster design from around the world. Explore innovative uses of type, layout, and visual language in contemporary poster art.
typographicposters.com
Design
The Most Important Song
A lovingly curated archive of favorite songs, with playlists and commentary. Discover new music and revisit classics through the eyes of passionate curators.
themostimportantsong.com/archive
Music Making
Site of Sites
A curated destination for web design inspiration. Browse hundreds of standout websites, portfolios, and creative agencies, all filterable by style, industry, and platform.
siteofsites.co
Web Design
Aporee Maps
A collaborative sound mapping project that collects and shares field recordings from around the world. Explore an interactive map of audio landscapes, ambient sounds, and sonic environments contributed by artists and sound enthusiasts globally.
aporee.org/maps
Art Ephemera
ASCII Today
A super-fast ASCII title generator by Lokesh Dhakar. Spruce up your code comments and readmes with retro ASCII art. Perfect for developers and anyone who loves the aesthetic of vintage computer graphics.
ascii.today
Fun
Bea Crespo
Spanish illustrator and visual artist known for her vibrant, playful illustrations and character designs. Her work spans editorial, advertising, and personal projects with a distinctive colorful and expressive style.
beacrespo.es
Illustrators
BLAG Magazine
Adventures in sign painting craft, community & culture. A global publication celebrating the art of hand-painted signs, lettering, and the people who keep this traditional craft alive. Features articles on sign painters, projects, films, and the history of commercial art.
bl.ag
Design
80s.nyc
A nostalgic digital time capsule celebrating the vibrant aesthetic and culture of 1980s New York City. Features retro design elements, vintage graphics, and a curated collection of 80s-inspired digital experiences that capture the energy and style of the era.
80s.nyc
Ephemera
Guide to UXR
A comprehensive resource for user experience research, featuring methodologies, best practices, and practical guides for conducting effective UX research. Essential reading for designers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding user behavior and needs.
guidetouxr.com
User Research
MTA.me
An interactive visualization of New York City's subway system in real-time. Watch as trains move through the network, creating a mesmerizing display of urban transportation data and the pulse of the city.
mta.me
DataViz
110 West 40th Street
A digital archive exploring the history and significance of 110 West 40th Street in New York City. Features architectural details, historical context, and the evolution of this iconic building through time.
110west40th.com
Design History
1940s NYC Map
An interactive map exploring New York City during the 1940s. Discover the city's historical landscape, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks from this transformative decade in NYC's history.
1940s.nyc/map
Ephemera
60fps.design
Endless collection of delightful details from best-in-class apps. A curated showcase of micro-interactions, animations, and design patterns.
60fps.design
Product Design
70s Sci-Fi Art
A curated collection of vintage sci-fi artwork from the 1970s. Features classic paperback covers, illustrations, and retro-futuristic designs that capture the aesthetic and imagination of the era.
70sscifiart.tumblr.com
Ephemera
Fictional Typeface
A friendly and quirky typeface with a cartoonesque character. Features 5 weights and extensive language support, perfect for branding, interfaces, and printed matter that needs a more playful and approachable feel.
fictional-typeface.com
Fonts Web Design
Flashbak
A treasure trove of historical ephemera, featuring vintage photographs, found photos, advertisements, and cultural artifacts from across the decades. Explore forgotten moments, everyday life, and the visual history of the 20th century through carefully curated collections.
flashbak.com
Ephemera
Good Song Club
A curated collection of exceptional music and songs. Discover new tracks, explore different genres, and find your next favorite song through thoughtful recommendations and musical discovery.
goodsong.club
Music
Trend List
Documenting visual trends in graphic design since 2011. A comprehensive archive of design ephemera, showcasing how visual styles, typography, and design patterns have evolved over time through thousands of curated examples.
trendlist.org
Ephemera
The League of Moveable Type
The original open-source font foundry, established in 2009. A curated collection of high-quality, free fonts including League Gothic, Raleway, and many others. All fonts are open-source and free for commercial use.
theleagueofmoveabletype.com
Fonts
Site Inspire
A showcase of the best web design inspiration from around the world. Browse thousands of carefully curated websites, filter by style and category, and discover innovative approaches to digital design and user experience.
siteinspire.com
Web Design
Screen Walks
A collection of curated internet experiences and digital journeys. Explore unique websites, interactive projects, and creative online spaces that showcase the diverse and experimental nature of the web.
screenwalks.com
Internet
Plastic List
Investigative journalism focused on plastic pollution and environmental impact. Features in-depth reporting on sustainability issues, corporate responsibility, and solutions for reducing plastic waste in our ecosystems.
plasticlist.org
Journalism Sustainability
Jazzberry Blue
Contemporary artist known for beautiful, psychedelic, abstract, and modern gradient art. Creates gallery-quality giclee fine art prints featuring vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and spiritual themes.
jazzberryblue.com
Artists
Hearing Things
An independent home for music and culture journalism, featuring album reviews, features, and cultural commentary. Founded by experienced music journalists, offering thoughtful analysis and discovery of new music across genres.
hearingthings.co
Music
Food Timeline
A comprehensive food history resource documenting the evolution of foods and cooking from ancient times to the present. Features historical recipes, food origins, and cultural culinary traditions with extensive research and citations.
foodtimeline.org
Food
Frontend Horse
A resource for frontend developers featuring tutorials, tips, and inspiration for modern web development. Explore CSS techniques, JavaScript patterns, and creative approaches to building engaging user interfaces.
frontend.horse
Frontend
Florian Schommer
Berlin-based art director and designer specializing in branding, illustration, editorial design, and packaging. Known for his distinctive style influenced by skate and punk culture, working with international clients across various creative disciplines.
florianschommer.com
Design
Animate.css
A library of ready-to-use, cross-browser animations for use in your web projects. Great for emphasis, home pages, sliders, and attention-guiding hints. Just-add-water CSS animations.
animate.style
Frontend CSS
Archives.design
A digital archive of graphic design related items available on the Internet Archive. Curated collection featuring annuals, books, branding, editorial work, education materials, posters, type specimens, and design ephemera.
archives.design
Ephemera Design History
Panimation
A curated collection of motion design and animation work from around the world. Features inspiring examples of animated graphics, motion typography, and creative visual storytelling.
panimation.tv
Motion Design