With new social platforms for creatives popping up every day, sometimes it’s hard to keep track of who to follow. We asked our team and some of our closest friends where they go on Instagram to find inspiration (or to be wowed!). Check out this list of some of our favorite designers on Instagram.
Joel Beukelman
“Joel is a talented designer (previously Google and Netflix) who does a fantastic job of documenting his experiences as a designer, along with his journey as a father and husband. Super inspiring to watch!”
–Taylor Toohey, Enterprise Customer Success Manager at InVision
Dina Rodriguez
Dina Rodriguez is one of the most talented lettering designers on Instagram. Everything she creates has a sense of whimsy and fun.
Rocky Roark
“I love how Rocky posts photos of his work in progress, not just the final outcome. It’s really cool to see his process.”
–Kristin Hillery, Content Specialist at InVision
Jessica Walsh
Jessica Walsh is an art director and designer based in NYC. Her posts have pops of color, creativity, and originality in spades.
Burnt Toast Creative
“This is the awesome page of illustrator Scott Martin. He creates stunning, smart illustrations with a unique style. I appreciate how he uses bright colors and rounded shapes (the most round I’ve ever seen) to recreate bulky, everyday objects that fall somewhere between reality and satire.”
–Gal Shir, Product Design Lead at Lemonade
Helen Tran
Helen Tran is a digital product designer most recently at Shopify. Her Instagram feed is a combination of design inspiration and photos of her travels throughout Canada and the rest of the world.
The Design Kids
Need some advice on how to find your style and how to avoid ‘blank sketchbook anxiety’? This interview is for you! Read along at the link in bio
TDK Syd is sponsored by the awesome folk at @billybluecollegeofdesign
Thinking of switching things up and studying design in 2018? Hit up the BB site today!“The Design Kids account is all about spotlighting emerging designers. For someone in the industry, it’s great to see the work of up and coming artists, and I often find new favorites to follow as a result. Also, there’s always a chance that Shillington’s own might be featured on the profile. I love seeing and supporting our talented students and graduates.”
–Anthony Wood, Global Managing Director of Shillington Education
Meg Robichaud
for @shopifyux ) #illustration #workworkworkMeg Robichaud is an independent illustrator and designer who specializes in illustration work and icon design. Her feed showcases her illustrations, which are beautifully simple and inspiring.
Dave Foster
“Dave is incredibly good at what he does. He loves sharing his behind the scenes development work and his attention to detail is flawless.”
–Samantha Raphael, Customer Advocate at InVision
Jennet Liaw
Commissioned sketch for international #DayoftheGirl earlier this month.Jennet Liaw is a freelance designer and illustrator based in NYC. Her designs often feature prominent hand-lettering and a refined and simple color palette.
Eran Mendel
“Best animator in town.”
–Noam Liss, Product Designer at InVision
Leni Charles
Leni Charles is an art director based in Vienna. Her feed is a combination of her work on many of her projects, and a diary of her travels and inspirations.
Anano Miminoshvili
“When I came across Anano’s account, I decided to follow her immediately. She is a new and talented illustrator who creates magical illustrations with a special style you don’t see a lot. It’s utterly original. Her choices of strong colors combined with smart compositions and small details inspire me each and every time I open her feed.”
–Gal Shir, Product Design Lead at Lemonade
Ana Victoria Calderon
Tenemos un horario de dibujo en vivo de todos los ilustradores 
a mi me toca el sábado a las 12, lleguen temprano! Los mejores regalos son personalizados 
también se harán retratos de mascotas, fachadas, lettering de los demás 
traigan efectivo! 
#rooftopsale #followthepiña“As with the other accounts I follow for inspiration Ana also posts nothing pixel related. She posts wonderful pieces of work in watercolour, a medium I never really grasped…”
–Liam Gallagher, Head of Design at Venn Digital
Archie Proudfoot
“Archie combines his incredible painting skills with photography and digital art, and the result is mind-blowing. In addition to admiring his work, I follow Archie because he provides a great example of mastering one’s online aesthetic. He’s always using creative ways to showcase his work on Instagram, and takes extra time to ensure that every detail is presented in a clear, high-quality manner.”
–Anthony Wood, Global Managing Director of Shillington Education
Kaylani Juanita
#illustrationKaylani is an illustrator based in Fairfield, CA who illustrates inclusive picture books and editorial art. Her feed is refreshingly different, and it showcases her creative and unique illustrations.
Ian Barnard
. . #handlettering #calligraphy #typography #blackfriday #cybermonday #lettering #illustrator #vector #type #font #procreate #fonts #product #script #brushscript“Great calligraphy, hand lettering & type design.”
–Noam Liss, Product Designer at InVision
Kate Moross
Kate Moross is an illustrator and designer based in London. Her love for color and energetic squiggles is evident in her Instagram photos.
Chris Gannon
“I think he has a unique style creating SVG animations, which I’m trying to include more often in our projects. The colors he uses, the details, the movement, it all flows in a cool yet funny way.. Plus he only has a few followers so it is a gem to be discovered!”
–Iván Coronado, Front-end Developer at Commite
Becca Clason
I lasted two weeks with no sugar, so I’m starting again today. Here’s to a lot of vegetables in my future. 
Becca Clason’s Instagram feed shows that it’s not just what you say or how you say it but what you say it with that really stands out. Her lettering and stop motion animation has been featured in campaigns for brands like Starbucks, American Express, and Twitter.
Christopher Perry
“Christopher Perry’s instagram is the essence of the minimalist design trend. For artists, his work is a constant reminder of the power of simplicity; good design doesn’t need bells and whistles to convey its message.. With just a pen and a piece of paper, Chris creates some of the most creative, beautiful, and inspirational designs I’ve ever seen.”
–Anthony Wood, Global Managing Director of Shillington Education
Gemma O’Brien
Australian designer and artist Gemma O’Brien has taken her passion for typography and built a flourishing career around drawing letters. Her bold type, expressive calligraphy and detailed illustration are all on display in her feed.
Mondo Tees
“Their work combines my love of movies with my love of design.”
–Matthew Stephens, Senior UX/UI designer at The Zebra
Cole Younger
“His Instagram feed is full of incredible photography. It’s easy to spend hours scrolling through his feed and finding yourself inspired by some of his work.”
–Liam Gallagher, Head of Design at Venn Digital
Lauren Hom
There are still some left, so grab one for each of your sassy art friends for the holidays 
Lauren Hom is a graphic designer from Southern California whose work has been featured in Imprint and Complex magazines. She is the author of Daily Dishonesty, a hand-lettering project that began online and later became a book and a line of stationery products.
Muuto Design
“Beautiful photography is step one to conveying beautiful design. Without clean, photographic composition, the streamlined Nordic design would be lost in aesthetic translation. Muuto Design’s products are more art than furniture. I’d almost rather look at the images than ever sit on any of the objects.”
–Anthony Wood, Global Managing Director of Shillington Education
Jen Mussari
Jen Mussari is a lettering artist and illustrator currently based in Brooklyn. Her work has been featured in campaigns for Dropbox, Squarespace, West Elm, Target, and Dolce & Gabbana.
Ryan Hamrick
“I’m in awe of Ryan’s abilities. He posts some of the most incredible typographic work and is able to produce it better by hand than I could attempt digitally.”
–Liam Gallagher, Head of Design at Venn Digital
June Digann
swipe left. #lettering #procreate #ipadproartJune Digann is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterer. Her feed features images that are saturated with rich colors and sharp lettering.
Draplin Design Co.
“Aaron Draplin has been my go-to design inspiration since I started using Field Notes to keep track of all my daily scribblings. He posts great vintage logos he finds in the wild, creative musings, and TONS of photos of his travels across the US in a big orange van.”
–Will Fanguy, Digital Content Writer at InVision
GF Smith Papers
“Even in this digital world, print is alive and well. GF Smith Papers displays inventive, vibrant designs for a range of items, from business cards to other paper products.”
–Anthony Wood, Global Managing Director of Shillington Education
Radim Malinic
“Shiny! Everything he posts is gold—typography, creative experiments, it’s mad.”
–Liam Gallagher, Head of Design at Venn Digital
Andrea Wan
. Thanks to the @upeart team for the amazing opportunity to share my art in Finland. Thank you Finland for the northern lights, the lovely and supportive people, the delicious fish soup and the much needed saunas. I am super grateful for the whole experience. Till next time 
Andrea Wan is a visual artist and illustrator born in Hong Kong, raised in Vancouver, BC and now based in Berlin. Working mostly with ink on paper, Andrea sees her work as a visual journal that reflects her thoughts and experiences. The images on her feed combine traditional narrative aesthetics with eerie and surrealist qualities.
Justin Shiels
#curioustribeJustin Shiels’s feed shows hints of his experience in communications, marketing, and graphic design. The art on his feed speaks to the inner voice (and occasional anxieties) that creatives often share.
Annie Atkins
Annie Atkins specializes in creating graphics used in filmmaking. Her artwork has been featured on movie posters and in numerous high-profile films like Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. Her feed is a combination of design inspiration and an intense attention to the smallest details.
Who are some of your fave designers we might have missed? Tweet at us (@invisionapp) or message us on Instagram (@invisionapp) to let us know!
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