25 Incredibly Artistic Websites

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If you spend much time browsing through web design galleries you’ll notice certain trends in design that vary from time-to-time. Right now, there are a number of sites that effectively utilize illustration and other types of very artistic design. Hopefully this collection will be a good source of design inspiration for you. Feel free to mention your favorites in the comments.

If you’re looking to learn more about design websites, please see our post Learn Web Design for plenty of resources to help your educational pursuit.

New Era Cap

New Era

Singularity Concepts

Singuarity

Octwelve

Octwelve

Art Geex

Art Geek

Pain is Good

Pain is Good

Intuitive Designs

Intuitive Designs

Meomi

Meomi

Cult Foo

Cult Foo

Sully’s Design Studio

Sully

Laura Alter

Laura Alter

Web Designer Wall

Web Designer Wall

We Heart Stuff

We Heart Stuff

Spoon Graphics Blog

Spoon Graphics

Dark Light Art

Dark Light Art

Bear Skin Rug

Bear Skin Rug

Daily Candy

Daily Candy

Free People

Free People Clothing

Frank Was Here

Frank Was Here

Biola

Biola

Digital Devotion

Digital Devotion

Lucy Blackmore

Lucy Blackmore

Sitesquared

Site Squared

Eanka

Eanka

Miss Potter

Miss Potter

Jesus Rodriguez Velasco

JRVelasco

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159 Responses

Dustin Brewer April 14th, 2008

Great list of fantastically creative web sites, nice list for future inspiration.

Vandelay Design April 14th, 2008

Thanks Dustin, I’m glad you liked it.

Shanna Cote April 14th, 2008

WOW! I am totally floored that you would include my site in this list. These sites are all AMAZING. thanks so much guys.. you totally made my day!

Vandelay Design April 14th, 2008

Shanna,
You’re welcome. I like your design. I hope it sends some traffic your way.

Anna Vester April 14th, 2008

These are some nice looking / creative website designs you have listed here. I am always amazed by people who can create such stunning pieces. Thanks for the compilation. :)

milo April 15th, 2008

Meomi is hilarious, the hover and click effects are awesome.

Edwin April 15th, 2008

Great collection! Some even don’t look like a website anymore! :)

Koldo Barroso April 15th, 2008

Thank you so much for featuring our work here!!!!!!!

Naomi and I are truly flattered to see our work displayed amongst many other great works in web design and illustration that we’ve been admiring ourselves for a long time. You have a wonderful selection here.

If you found our site interesting you may also like to see my new illustration web site, which design is 100% oriented to art and illustration: http://www.koldobarroso.com/

I posted about this in our blogs.
You made our day :)

kontur April 15th, 2008

Nice features, some a bit overexposed already, but nontheless nice ones.

Chris April 15th, 2008

Great collection of work, which makes it really humbling that my site is included! Many thanks!

There’s also a few sites I had not come across before, I’ll be sure to check them out.

Chris

Jason Yarblo April 15th, 2008

Another awesome design is at A.viary.com or Google’s new IG page (forgot the URL)

Designer April 15th, 2008

hey guys, plz check my website and let me know how it is…….tks
http://www.redesignyourbiz.com/

Tim April 15th, 2008

Check out brennanbarney.com, single page portfolio that I stumbled upon the other day. Huge contrast to this list but equally creative.

Geoserv April 15th, 2008

STUMBLED!

I wish I had the talent to create websites like that.

VOTED for you at:
http://www.newsdots.com/design/25-incredibly-artistic-websites-vandelay-website-design/

ArmyOfAardvarks April 15th, 2008

They’re definitely artistic.
However, in my opinion, the majority (with a few exceptions) of the layouts are just way too busy. They’re simply overwhelming.

chet April 15th, 2008

Why didn’t I see tokdoki.it here?

Biodun April 15th, 2008

wow… nice designs, great collections!

Nantucket-Art April 15th, 2008

Great collection – thanks!

Vandelay Design April 15th, 2008

Koldo and Chris,
You’re welcome and thank you for taking a moment to stop by and comment.

Kontur,
I agree. Some of them have been around more than others.

Chet,
I’m getting an error page there.

Luc April 16th, 2008

I’m really flattered that you appreciate my design. Thanks! :)

Ryan April 16th, 2008

Good list, I’ve linked to it on my blog. I think I like Lucy Blackmore the best.

Fubiz April 18th, 2008

Beautiful selection!

Great list of sites, some more over the top than others but in all they are good.

Kurt May 3rd, 2008

Love it.

Brand Design May 7th, 2008

Nice collection, quite a few of these I haven’t come across before, thanks for the share!!

Gis May 27th, 2008

Beautiful selection!! I am so bookmarking some of this sites!!!
Thanks for a wonderful post :D

Rajita - Logo Design May 29th, 2008

Most amazing collection of web design… just superb.. Thanks for this

gNcWebmaster June 18th, 2008

Wow it’s very beautiful selection :) Thanks

jerry July 2nd, 2008

George, what are you doin’? First you wanted to be an architect now you’re doing websites. You’re not going to get chicks until you get a real job and move out of your parents house.

Jerry

Vandelay Design July 2nd, 2008

Jerry,
Thanks for noticing. What about latex manufacturing?

jerry July 2nd, 2008

lol.
You’re not going to start with that mansiere again are you?

interAnaliz July 20th, 2008

These are really artistic. Thank you!

Vhic Hufana July 25th, 2008

Very nice collections. I hope you continue to showcase more beautiful and creative websites. It really inspire people by just looking at them.Thanks again

Debbie August 15th, 2008

Sully’s and Web designer wall are virtually the same design; in fact they look like they were done by the same person. That being said, they are very attractive. I happen to like “busy” florals with lots of color. Looking at sites like that makes me happy.

Passion from StuffHeaven August 26th, 2008

Just great..these are Most amazing collection of web design…

Thanks for sharing them

Graphic Art August 31st, 2008

Beautifully designed websites indeed. The lay-out and everything is fabulous. It makes me strive for more. It motivates me to improve my skills more and hopefully make designs like those.

science fiction and fantasy September 3rd, 2008

These are excellent designs, I look forward to more showcase selections.

CSS:Jockey September 3rd, 2008

I am sure you would add http://www.mohitaneja.com to your list.

I designed this website and people appreciate my work.

Web Site Design and SEO September 9th, 2008

very cool collections. I am trying to make my own design too and hopefully be one of those listed. Thank you for giving us all inspiration.

Micheles Paint Shop September 15th, 2008

It keeps getting better and better. I like how I receive updates to the posts here, and on the other pages. I think you made great choices when you put this list together. Many of the sites I truly admire.

Keep up the great work you’re doing here, because there are designers out there that do like your lists!

Michele

Alanya October 11th, 2008

Cool overview… cool Designs.

Hektor November 10th, 2008

Beautiful selection. Just curious about something. how are those drawings on the header/banner made on the Spoon Graphics blog. what are they called? any ideas? email me please (h3ktor@hotmail.co.uk) or reply here.

thanks. and well done to all the designers. very inspirational.

web design blog pxforce November 12th, 2008

good list:)

Abdulwasay January 7th, 2009

Hey nice collection of really artistic website, I also came across this website check it out http://nadir.nawadarat.com I hope it would be of your interest!

PS: Keep up the good work!

gigsy February 1st, 2009

simply amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flybird March 12th, 2009

wonderful collection
I like it and favoriate this website

Portland Web Design March 26th, 2009

Those are really neat designs, thanks for the posts compiling them into one place.

Siegfried March 26th, 2009

Graphically quite nice. Technically not good. Fixed width design. Looks bad on wide-screen (see Screenshots at http://www.rorkvell.de/news/2009/Webdesign_Trends.html.de ). And i think on small screens (iPhone, Netbook) it will look bad, too.

Vandelay Design March 26th, 2009

Siegfried,
I don’t agree that fixed width is a sign of bad design. There are different factors that go into the decision of whether or not to use fixed width and ultimately a very high number of websites use a fixed width.

Siegfried March 26th, 2009

Well, i think, thre is only 1 acceptable argument pro fixed width: Limiting the text line length. Shorter lines are better readable. But then the width should not be fixed in px but in em or ex.

Any other argument is simply not having understood the media independence of the web. And the indeed high number of web sites using fixed width is not a quality point either. Web design is much more than making beautiful pictures.

Chetana Sharma March 30th, 2009

Nice Collection of design websites…..

Creamy CSS April 18th, 2009

WoW, WOW, Wow,.. The list is amazing!!! Great work,.. Designs are really incredible!!

YesKayArt April 27th, 2009

Nice Collection of design websites….!
Color scheme very nice..!!

MichelesPaintShop April 27th, 2009

This list always offers great inspiration to the visitors. It is nice to see people taking the chance to try something new. Like I said the inspiration here is incredible and a great resource especially for our new young designers. They see great designs like these, and head on out and start searching for tutorials, ideas, and they find this page. If you already have one of the programs that so many of us like to use to make out designs such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more why not try to see what you can come up with. Keep the list growing as it is one list I visit to see the updates. BRAVO Designers!

web tasarımı June 1st, 2009

Good site, thanks for articles..

Quite a feast for your eyes and your senses. Thanks for the list…. I think it’s very well compiled. Some of the designs are truly inspired and inspiring.

here is incredible and a great resource especially for our new young designers. They see great designs like these, and head on out and start searching for tutorials, ideas, and they find this page. If you already have one of the programs that so many of us like to use to make out designs such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more why

Doug Swinson June 30th, 2009

As a graphic designer for most of my life, jumping to web design was a natural move for me. Trying to design my own online portfolio was so frustrating. Looking at the sites that are displayed here made it so much more exciting and inspiring.

web tasarımı July 15th, 2009

Good site, thanks for articles

Silkroad July 19th, 2009

Nice designers! They see great designs like these, and head on out and start searching for tutorials, ideas, and they find this page. If you already have one of the programs that so many of us like to use to make out designs such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more why not try to see what you can come up with. Keep the list growing as it is one list I visit to see the updates. BRAVO Designers!!

ceza July 20th, 2009

wonderful collection
I like it and favoriate this website

web tasarımı July 28th, 2009

Color scheme very nice..!!

medyum August 19th, 2009

They’re definitely artistic.
However, in my opinion, the majority (with a few exceptions) of the layouts are just way too busy. They’re simply overwhelming.

Web tasarımı September 7th, 2009

Beautifully designed websites indeed. The lay-out and everything is fabulous. It makes me strive for more. It motivates me to improve my skills more and hopefully make designs like those.

erkasoft web tasarim September 7th, 2009

nice designs. thank you.

Web development lucknow September 15th, 2009

Cool artistic websites.

telefon dinleme September 22nd, 2009

Nice collection, quite a few of these I haven’t come across before, thanks for the share!!
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Web Tasarımı October 20th, 2009

cool… very good designs

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Hi this message is very beautiful and useful information to your offers. Thank you for information.

ses kayıt cihazı November 9th, 2009

Yes i think Really Icredible collection of great designs. thanks for sharing with us.

gizli ses kayıt cihazı November 9th, 2009

As i feel now when looking at them they see great designs like these, and head on out and start searching for tutorials, ideas, and they find this page. If you already have one of the programs that so many of us like to use to make out designs such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more why not try to see what you can come up with. Keep the list growing as it is one list I visit to see the updates. BRAVO Designers!

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The lay-out and everything is fabulous. It makes me strive for more. It motivates me to improve my skills more and hopefully make designs like those.

gps takip November 12th, 2009

Yes There are different factors that go into the decision of whether or not to use fixed width and ultimately a very high number of websites use a fixed width.

GetMPsarm November 14th, 2009

I think you made great choices when you put this list together. Many of the sites I truly admire.

gizli kamera November 29th, 2009

They all look very nice have never seen them before..

casus kamera November 29th, 2009

I think i like the third one best among all…
Thanks for nice designs…

izle December 1st, 2009

WoW, WOW, Wow,.. The list is amazing!!! Great work,.. Designs are really incredible!!

seks izle December 1st, 2009

They all look very nice have never seen them before..

seo December 19th, 2009

Nice features, some a bit overexposed already, but nontheless nice ones.

onlinesitem December 25th, 2009

The lay out and everything is fabulous. It makes me strive for more.. It motivates me to improve my skills more and hopefully make designs like those…

Yemek Tarifleri December 26th, 2009

Wow best designs i ever seen. Thank you admin.

İLAN December 27th, 2009

Nice Collection Thanks for share

SEO January 2nd, 2010

Free People My favorite,thanks for share.Have a good blog

Favori partner escort January 10th, 2010

They all look very nice have never seen them before..thanxs

Wallprint Wallstickers January 28th, 2010

I believe that the websites with great design have a very high traffic,and this is much useful to the site owner.

İŞ İLANLARI January 29th, 2010

Free People is the best

Delton February 9th, 2010

Very good, I loved the work, congratulations!

That’s why I love Design! :)

FESupport February 19th, 2010

These are works of art. I very rarely click on a site (even with the great ones you’v complied on this great site) and just paused in awww. As I clicked on these pages, I found myself doing it again, and again and again.

Thank you for compliing such an incredible list.

Maya Takvimi March 21st, 2010

Beautiful selection!! I am so bookmarking some of this sites!!!
Thanks for a wonderful post :D Gis, yes ı think that too, thanks again

Gadeskilte April 23rd, 2010

They Really are incredibly Artistic!.. this site has given me so much inspiration

Nice collection, quite a few of these I haven’t come across before, thanks for the share!!

Andrew Barbara May 25th, 2010

I like the aesthetics for pain is good, but the resolution lets them down.

Bebek isimleri June 11th, 2010

Nice collection, quite a few of these I haven’t come across before, thanks for the share!!
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austine June 25th, 2010

great job dude. can you hook me up with one of this great artist i have this projet at hand and i will need good talent like these, i will be glad. tnx

medyum July 11th, 2010

Quite a feast for your eyes and your senses. Thanks for the list…. I think it’s very well compiled. Some of the designs are truly inspired and inspiring…!

Medyum Niyazi

Rapidshare Download July 31st, 2010

Quite a feast for your eyes and your senses. Thanks for the list…. I think it’s very well compiled. Some of the designs are truly inspired and inspiring…!

Neil Hess August 21st, 2010

The designs are truly creative. Most of sites from the list are easy to navigate and user friendly.

Düzce September 23rd, 2010

They Really are incredibly Artistic!.. this site has given me so much inspiration

Antalya Web TASARIM October 30th, 2010

Nice collection, quite a few of these I haven’t come across before, thanks for you the share!!

medyum April 16th, 2011

wonderful collection
I like it and favoriate this website….

Kate May 23rd, 2011

All these sites have really good designs! Makes me envious. The design of your site is cool as well. Clean and neat.

Anyway, thanks for the great list. It’s an inspiration for me.

Prasida January 15th, 2013

Hi, these webdesigns are awesome, the look n feel is very nice. I like it. It seems they are wordpress webdesigns.

Thanks for the information. :)

Elijha June 3rd, 2013

It is pretty old-school though. Much have changed.

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