# Design Inspiration Sites for Creators

> Curated collection of niche web, UI, and component design galleries

A curated list of nine niche design galleries gathered by Solt Wagner. Each website focuses on specific visual patterns or design categories, ranging from dark mode aesthetics and footer layouts to hero sections and macOS application interfaces. It serves as a focused reference list for designers seeking targeted UI/UX inspiration beyond broad portfolio platforms.

## The list

Best resources for creators:

- https://inspora.design
- https://posts.design
- https://dark.design
- https://macapp.supply
- https://footer.design
- https://recent.design
- https://supahero.io
- https://loadmo.re
- https://refero.design

## What it is for

- Find reference layouts for specific webpage sections like footers and hero areas
- Gather visual inspiration for dark mode color schemes and interfaces
- Study native desktop app interface design patterns for macOS

## Key points

- Component-specific galleries including Footer Design and Supahero
- Thematic design collections such as Dark Design
- Platform-specific inspiration including Mac App Supply
- Comprehensive UI/UX pattern libraries like Refero and Posts Design

## Pricing

Free curated bookmarks

## Details

- Type: List
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Topic: [Design Inspiration](https://xiry.app/topics/design/design-inspiration.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: UI/UX designers, web designers, and creative directors
- Alternative to: Dribbble, Behance, Mobbin, Awwwards
- Tags: design, ui, ux, inspiration, web design, galleries

## Why it was saved

- [@soltwagner, 17 August 2026](https://x.com/soltwagner/status/2089442242054512883): A ready bookmark set of curated design-inspiration galleries, each covering a different corner of design.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Awwwards](https://xiry.app/alternatives/awwwards.md)
- [Alternatives to Mobbin](https://xiry.app/alternatives/mobbin.md)
- [Alternatives to Dribbble](https://xiry.app/alternatives/dribbble.md)
- [Alternatives to Behance](https://xiry.app/alternatives/behance.md)

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/design-inspiration-sites-for-creators

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