1,763 Images and Illustration Examples That Teach Things

Show your work, not your tools

This graphic nails a simple truth: people don’t care how fancy your tools are—they care about what you create. The...

New technologies emerge quick

Crazy thought: none of these brands existed 15 years ago—and now they rule the world. This image is a masterclass...

Eight Sleep mattress simple graphic

This Eight Sleep image nails the “show, don’t tell” rule. In one glance, you instantly get it: one person likes...

White paint on brick trend before/after

This ad nails one of the oldest marketing tricks: show a dramatic “before and after.” The product? White paint. The...

17 equations that changed the world

This post showing 17 Equations that Changed the World racks up over 9k likes because it hits a sweet spot:...

Fun visual of most visited countries

This chart shows the most visited countries, but instead of plain bars, it stacks suitcases. Genius move. It turns dull...

1961 Ford Econoline “Price Advantage” Ad

The 1961 Ford Econoline ad doesn’t waste time. Big headline. Clear promise: “America’s lowest priced pickup.” Everything else just backs...

SXSW party and panel

At Noah Kagan’s SXSW content creation panel, the crowd was packed, the energy was high, and one attendee stole attention...

1912 mail order house plans

In 1912, this ad screamed: “$759 BUYS THE MATERIAL FOR THIS HOUSE.” For readers of Popular Mechanics, that sounded like...

Call to action based pizza ad:

In 1979, Jeno’s Pizza Rolls pulled off one clever marketing trick. They ran an ad asking people to write a...

Sphere of Influence

This image nails how modern marketing really works. It’s not just one post or one ad that drives sales anymore....

Lots of medical tourism data in simple chart

This simple chart comparing surgery costs across countries does something powerful: it shocks you. A $170,000 heart valve replacement in...

1951 “Instructional” Orange Juice Ad

This vintage orange juice ad doesn’t just sell juice. It sells quantity. Instead of saying “Drink orange juice,” it says...

Simple chart shows how much data NetFlix and YouTube take up

Netflix eats up 14.9% of all global internet traffic. YouTube grabs another 11.6%. Together, that’s one-quarter of all internet use....

Testimonial + Pic for the ultimate social proof

Parachute nails it with this ad. One quote, one elegant photo, and boom—you instantly believe the product’s good. No clutter,...

Project Hail Mary

When someone raves about a product so much that they lend it out repeatedly, that’s powerful organic marketing. The photo...

These photos from SXSW aren’t just party pics—they’re a masterclass in community building. Nick Gray’s “2-Hour Cocktail Party” formula shows...

Show Don’t Tell

Most businesses talk about what they do. The smart ones show it. These before-and-after shots say more than any slogan...

McDonald’s 1984 swag game was hard!

McDonald’s didn’t just sell burgers. They sold membership in the cool club. This 1984 ad offered a “Mac Hat” for...

No need for copy, just image

Look at this 1980s Esprit ad. Bright colors, playful posing, confident energy—it could totally run on Instagram today. The style...

Awesome stuffed pasta guide

Ever been lost in a sea of pasta names? This infographic nails a complex topic in one glance. It’s simple,...

Simpsons ratings data easily displayed

This heatmap of The Simpsons ratings is marketing gold. In one glance, you see how a cultural giant peaked, then...

How much you learn from different methods

This illustration nails a universal truth: theory gives you a foundation, practice makes it real, but mistakes are where real...

1975 “Recession Copy” for Wrangler Jeans Ad

During the 1975 recession, Wrangler hit a marketing bullseye: they promised Americans they’d get every penny’s worth from their jeans....