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.

nev-with-chainsaw

Project chainsaw

There’s nothing fancy here: just a guy, a pole chainsaw, and a roof. But that’s exactly why these photos work....

Picture/Images/Advice
Jan 9, 2023
what-is-twitter-used-for

Main twitter uses

Most brands treat social media like a megaphone. But look at this pie chart—Nev shows he mostly uses Twitter to...

Wisdom/Tweets/Data
Jan 9, 2023
funny-library-sign

Funny library sign

This library sign could’ve been another boring “No food” notice. Instead, it turned into a mini-comedy sketch about genius mice...

Ads/Copywriting/Videos
Jan 8, 2023
creativity-comes-from-absorbing-many-things

Creativity comes from absorbing many things

This graphic nails how creativity really works. Your brain’s a tank, and every bit of info you pour in —...

Instagram/Copywriting/Motivation
Jan 7, 2023
the-success-iceberg-graphic

The Success Iceberg Graphic

This “Success Iceberg” image nails it. People see the shiny “win,” but not the sleepless nights, failed launches, and rejections...

Motivation/Data/Images
Jan 6, 2023
ai-image-humans

What will humans do?

A century ago, lighting a city took 50 people carrying torches. Today, one engineer flicks a switch and entire skylines...

Essay/Motivation/Tweets
Jan 5, 2023
text-call-planning

Text vs calling

Ever get stuck in endless back-and-forth emails trying to plan one simple thing? The same happens in marketing teams daily....

Videos/Data/Images
Jan 4, 2023
before-after-anker-wisdome

Before & After photos

A single image can explain everything about your product. That’s what makes Before & After ads so powerful. Take Anker’s...

Ads/Wisdom/Before & After
Jan 4, 2023
one-notification-can-destroy-your-deep-work-so-protect-your-time

One notification can destroy your deep work, so protect your time

This cartoon nails it. It shows a fortress labeled “Deep Work” and a Trojan horse labeled “One Notification.” One ding,...

Instagram/Motivation/Images
Jan 4, 2023
Ad
blog-vrs-video

Blog posts vs watching short form video

Ever feel like blogs are starting to collect digital dust? This sketch nails it: one lonely blog post on the...

Videos/Images/Social Media
Jan 2, 2023
austin-holidays

Christmas & New Year's in Austin

This photo nails Austin’s holiday energy: a mix of cozy and chill productivity. You’ve got the warmth of the holidays,...

Ads/Picture/Copywriting
Jan 2, 2023
illustration-of-machine-data

Neat illustration of machine data

This graphic shows how an MP4 file organizes all its parts — frame data, audio, and metadata — into neat...

Copywriting/Data/Images
Jan 2, 2023
Dirty-Range-Rover-Ad

“The Most Beautiful Vehicle In The World” Dirty Range Rover Ad

This Range Rover ad doesn’t show a clean, shiny SUV. It shows one caked in mud. And that’s the genius...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 1, 2023
largest-hedge-funds-in-2022-Chart

Largest Hedge Funds in 2022 Chart

This chart showing the largest hedge funds hits hard because it makes complex data instantly digestible. No one wants to...

Data/Images/Social Media
Dec 31, 2022
Visualization-of-comparing-yourself-to-others

Visualization of comparing yourself to others

This simple graphic nails a truth most marketers forget: progress gets blurry when you’re too busy comparing yourself to others....

Instagram/Motivation/Images
Dec 30, 2022
Simple email copywriting guide

Simple email copywriting guide

Tons of people write timid emails that sound like apologies, not communication. This visual from @winner.spirit nails how simple copy...

Instagram/Copywriting/Emails
Dec 29, 2022
AI-system-its-a-car

Training A.I. systems

That "select all images with cars" captcha? It’s not just blocking bots. It’s sneaky data collection in action. Every time...

Data/Images/Advice
Dec 26, 2022
Current-trends

The current thing (trends)

Remember when the Will Smith slap totally took over the internet? Then it vanished, replaced by Johnny Depp headlines, then...

Essay/Tweets/Data
Dec 26, 2022
Venn-Diagram-of-how-to-win

Venn Diagram of how to win the Instagram Algorithm

You don’t need magic to beat the algorithm. You just need balance. This visual sums it up perfectly: the sweet...

Instagram/Data/Images
Dec 26, 2022
Ad
Walmart-Photo-Center-12-days-of-Christmas-Deals

Interactive Walmart Photo Center 12 days of Christmas Deals

Walmart nailed the holiday promo game with a “scratch and reveal” deal page. It looks and feels like a digital...

Ads/Pricing/Pop Ups
Dec 25, 2022
Anker-Twitter-Ad

Anker Twitter Ad for Charging Cables

This Anker ad nails it. Just a side-by-side image showing a messy setup vs. a clean one. No fluff. No...

Ads/Before & After/Tweets
Dec 24, 2022
evolution-of-a-banana-image

Image explaining the evolution of a banana through it’s life

This “Banana 101” image nails what every marketer wants: a simple graphic that teaches fast. It visually maps the banana’s...

Data/Images/Advice
Dec 23, 2022
How-negative-or-positive-different-english-words-are-perceived

How “negative” or “positive” different English words are perceived

Ever say something “pretty good” when you meant “awesome”? Turns out, those two carry very different weights. This chart from...

Ads/Copywriting/Data
Dec 22, 2022
Chubbies-everywhere-pant-visual-ad

Chubbies “Everywhere Pant” visual ad

When you see this Chubbies mailer, you instantly get it. A bunch of guys laughing, moving, and looking great. That’s...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Dec 21, 2022

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Search for a command to run...