1,763 Images and Illustration Examples That Teach Things

Drawings and illustrations and photography can transmit more information from human-to-human than text can. This board is perfect for designers and marketers seeking visual inspiration.

yuppie-handbook-book-cover-from-1984

Awesome “Yuppie Handbook” book cover from 1984

This vintage book cover nails it: one picture, tons of context. Each arrow tells a mini-story about what defines a...

Ads/Print Ads/Headlines
Feb 7, 2023
1956-headline-for-crest-toothpaste

Great 1956 Headline for Crest Toothpaste

Crest didn’t just sell toothpaste in this ad. It sold a weapon. The headline, “WORLD’S GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST TOOTH DECAY,”...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 5, 2023
Benjamin-franklins-to-do-list

Benjamin Franklin's To-Do List

Ben Franklin wasn’t just a founding father—he was a productivity machine. This simple handwritten schedule shows how he structured his...

Motivation/Images/Quotes
Feb 4, 2023
sam-danny-sid-nev-co-working

Co-working session

Even a casual workday photo can say a lot about your brand. This shot of buddies co-working on a chilly...

Picture/Tweets/Images
Feb 3, 2023
Handwritten-door-flyer

Handwritten door flyer

This flyer looks like someone jotted a quick note on a “While You Were Out” slip. It’s casual, personal, and...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 3, 2023
volvo-turbo-wagon-ad

Volvo Turbo Wagon Ad

Volvo pulled a genius move with this ad. They took a boring “family wagon” and flipped the script by comparing...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 2, 2023
Ivy-lee-method

The Ivy Lee Method for productivity

If your to-do list looks like a CVS receipt, here’s a cure. The Ivy Lee Method is over 100 years...

Copywriting/Motivation/Images
Jan 28, 2023
monkey-2

1962 “Pet Monday” ad

Yep, they actually sold live monkeys through the mail in the 1960s. Wild. But what’s crazier is how perfectly this...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 27, 2023
potato-guide

Simple visual + text potato guide

This potato chart is a masterclass in visual learning. In one scroll, you instantly get which potato to use and...

Flyers/Copywriting/Data
Jan 26, 2023
Ad
pop-tart-ad

Grabbing headline Pop-Tart Ad

In 1964, Kellogg’s ran a full-page ad with a headline that screamed: “Oops! We goofed.” You can’t not read it....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 25, 2023
whole-30-rule-1

Whole 30 Rules

These Whole30 visuals are basically the perfect marketing diet too: clean, clear, and easy to digest. One look and you...

Copywriting/Motivation/Data
Jan 24, 2023
Mcdonalds-salad-ad-from-1987

McDonald’s Salad Ad from 1987

This old-school McDonald’s ad sells salads with… gossip. Two friends casually chatting over the phone make the brand feel friendly,...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 24, 2023
lifespan-of-different-parts-of-a-house

Cool graphic shows lifespan of different parts of a house

This is an awesome infographic that shows how long different parts of your home will last. In one glance, you...

Data/Images
Jan 23, 2023
IQ-score-distribution-chart

IQ score distribution chart

This chart nails one thing: exclusivity sells. Mensa doesn’t promise fun or networking. It promises you’re part of the smartest...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Jan 21, 2023
1980-panasonic-boombox-ad

Awesome 1980 Boom Box print ad

This Panasonic ad nails the art of simplicity. Instead of cramming specs, they highlight one feature that changes everything: a...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 20, 2023
basic-Bic-Pen-since-1955

The basic Bic Pen has been the same since 1955

Sometimes the smartest marketing move is to not change a thing. The image says it all: the same BIC pen...

Before & After/Motivation/Data
Jan 19, 2023
opossum-Opossum-one-pager-flyer

Opossum one pager flyer

This one-page flyer turns an often-feared animal into a friendly neighborhood hero. Instead of telling people “don’t hurt opossums,” it...

Print Ads/Flyers/Copywriting
Jan 18, 2023
Rob-hill-sr-life-quote

My goal is to build a life I don’t need a vacation from

This image nails the dream: a cozy life mixed perfectly with meaningful work. The quote hits hard because it shifts...

Ads/Copywriting/Motivation
Jan 17, 2023
market-cycle-of-emojis

Funny “Emoji” way of showing market cycles

This chart nails how people feel through every stage of a market boom and bust. From optimism to euphoria to...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jan 16, 2023
Ad
vw-bus-does-it-again-ad

Eye Catching Volkswagen Bus Ad

Volkswagen’s ad puts two buses side by side: the classic 1961 Bus and the new 1981 Vanagon. Then it drops...

Ads/Print Ads/DDB Agency
Jan 15, 2023
inflation-chart

Currency “inflation” shown as a chart

Everyone "knows" inflation makes a dollar worth less over time. But this chart makes that abstract idea instantly obvious. No...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jan 13, 2023
tubeless-tire-ad

1956 Tubeless Tire Magazine Ad

This B.F. Goodrich ad nails a core copywriting principle: show, don’t tell. The headline sets up the idea, but the...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 12, 2023
Chance-of-winning-lottery-compared-to-guessing-a-BitCoin-private-key

Chance of winning lottery compared to guessing a BitCoin private key

This chart from Reddit compares the odds of winning Powerball vs. guessing a Bitcoin private key. The takeaway isn’t about...

Crypto/Copywriting/Funny and Weird
Jan 10, 2023
one-minute

Funny illustration about notifications and work

This cartoon nails it: one tiny notification can wreck your “Deep Work” fortress. That buzz or banner feels harmless, but...

Motivation/Images/Advice
Jan 9, 2023

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...