Free illustrator/graphic design desktop wallpapers
August 21, 2023 7:26 AM Subscribe
There was a sweet spot I knew in web history where cool illustrators and graphic design people would release free desktop wallpapers (and sometimes folder icons) of their work - but no longer do I know where to visit to download such things - do you?
Microsoft has wallpapers and 'theme packs.' you can unzip the themes and just use the wallpapers. They may come with icons, too. I still sometimes search for 'free wallpaper %subject' and while a lot of the sites have that seo feel, there are tons of free wallpapers.
posted by theora55 at 10:01 AM on August 21, 2023
posted by theora55 at 10:01 AM on August 21, 2023
Response by poster: Thanks, but Microsoft is definitely not what I'm looking for, although I'm sure there are a few neat ones in there - looking for specific sites where designers and illustrators showcase their work.
Maybe an example will help: more like this - The Desktop Wallpaper Project
posted by tiny frying pan at 10:06 AM on August 21, 2023
Maybe an example will help: more like this - The Desktop Wallpaper Project
posted by tiny frying pan at 10:06 AM on August 21, 2023
Best answer: There's a subreddit, of course. and Deviantart.
You can save an image, rightclick on it and choose, set as wallpaper or desktop background, depending on windows version. You can choose how to fit the image to your screen, too.
posted by theora55 at 10:07 AM on August 21, 2023 [1 favorite]
You can save an image, rightclick on it and choose, set as wallpaper or desktop background, depending on windows version. You can choose how to fit the image to your screen, too.
posted by theora55 at 10:07 AM on August 21, 2023 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: I didn't even think of Reddit, duh! Thanks for that one!
posted by tiny frying pan at 10:17 AM on August 21, 2023 [1 favorite]
posted by tiny frying pan at 10:17 AM on August 21, 2023 [1 favorite]
Best answer: SMASHING MAGAZINE features new wallpapers every month, that are often timely, nearly always twee (or not), clever or charming. They generally have a bunch of desktop sizes pre-created making it easy to grab the right size.
posted by zenon at 2:56 PM on August 21, 2023
posted by zenon at 2:56 PM on August 21, 2023
Best answer: Unsplash has beautiful free as well as paid photos from photographers. They include, but are not limited to, desktop orientation.
posted by charcoals at 4:13 PM on August 21, 2023
posted by charcoals at 4:13 PM on August 21, 2023
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posted by bitterkitten at 9:40 AM on August 21, 2023 [1 favorite]