1,764 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.

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Bell Telephone 1983 Ad with Text Markup

This Bell Phone ad cracks open the product—literally—and then walks you through what makes it special. It’s not some empty...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 9, 2022
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Reddit ad urging viewers to take a quiz

Noom nailed it with this visual. Instead of bragging about features, they show the problem and solution in one clean...

Ads/Copywriting/Advertorials
Feb 8, 2022
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Great above the fold homepage for music festival

This Stagecoach Festival graphic nails the “get tickets now” formula. The design instantly communicates everything fans need: who’s playing, when...

Home Pages/Images/Advice
Feb 8, 2022
about page

Great about page that screams authenticity

This is a masterclass in authentic brand storytelling. SoleSavy shows off its team not as employees, but as sneakerheads who...

Copywriting/About Pages/Images
Feb 7, 2022
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Sneaker retailer pop up offers $5 off next order when signing up for newsletter

Snipes blends hype culture and smart conversion design in this killer email pop-up. On the left, a vivid photo of...

Copywriting/Emails/Images
Feb 7, 2022
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Great "Product Explainer" Homepage from Span.io

SPAN.io turned a dull household necessity into a must-have smart-home upgrade. Their homepage starts with the powerful line: “SPAN reinvented...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Headlines
Feb 4, 2022
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Eclipse Food Colorful Homepage

Eclipse Foods nails the art of looking delicious and good for the planet. Their homepage screams fun, creamy, and craveable...

Copywriting/Home Pages/Images
Feb 2, 2022
funny but effective messaging

Funny but effective direct headline

This sign doesn’t dance around danger—it punches you with it. Instead of a boring “Caution: Keep hands clear,” it jolts...

Ads/Copywriting/Funny and Weird
Feb 2, 2022
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Iced coffee outdoor ad that visually sells

La Colombe’s billboard nails a tough job: making canned coffee feel like your favorite café drink. It shows two panels...

Ads/Copywriting/Outdoor Advertising
Feb 2, 2022
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Print ad for CBD brand that knows the market and why they are different

CBDistillery’s ad nails positioning in a crowded market stuffed with “miracle” products. On one side: CBD toilet paper (yes, really)....

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 2, 2022
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Emotional before and after ad

SmartNomad nailed the emotional contrast. The left side shows a stressed worker rubbing her eyes in frustration. The right side?...

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Jan 30, 2022
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Peter Jennings "Change" Ad

In 1967, ABC teased viewers with a bold split-image of Peter Jennings’ face: one side in black and white, the...

Ads/Copywriting/Pricing
Jan 29, 2022
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Image that visually explains

Acorns takes a $0.50 roundup and makes it look like a life-changing decision. This ad turns spare change into potential...

Ads/Instagram/Before & After
Jan 27, 2022
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Anatomy of a Email Newsletter

Most email newsletters fail because they try to do too much. HubSpot’s simple “Anatomy of an Email Newsletter” layout shows...

Formulas/Copywriting/Emails
Jan 27, 2022
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Corvette "Chassis" Ad

In 1958, Corvette didn’t just show off a cool car — they showed what was under the hood. Literally. This...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 27, 2022
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Post-It Notes ad from 1980 showing new adhesive feature

Back in 1980, 3M launched Post-It Notes with a bold promise: a “giant communications breakthrough.” But the real genius? They...

Ads/Print Ads/Videos
Jan 26, 2022
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Smith & Wesson "Steak Gun" Ad

This 1988 Smith & Wesson ad stops you cold. Why? Because it opens with a giant steak that looks like...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 26, 2022
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Maruchan Instant Noodles Ad

Maruchan nailed it with this clever ad. The headline: “If you’re in hot water at lunchtime, it’s time for the...

Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Jan 26, 2022
ig ad no headline

This ad needs a headline

Great photo. Strong emotion. Clean background.But something’s missing: context. Without text, this ad could be for a tablet, a workout...

Ads/Copywriting/Images
Jan 26, 2022
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Great before & after Ad

Ridge Wallet nailed the classic "before and after" format—without a single gym photo. Their ad shows a bulky, overstuffed wallet...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Jan 24, 2022
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2022 Twitter Planner

Twitter dropped a simple but powerful planner to help brands and creators level up their accounts. The design makes you...

Copywriting/Tweets/Social Proof
Jan 24, 2022
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Good show but no tell. This Ad needs a headline.

Scroll-stopping ad right here. Drum.app nails the classic “comparison” angle with a simple split screen: boring vs better. One glance...

Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Jan 22, 2022
powerful image quote instagram ad

Powerful image & quote matchup that sparks curiosity

This ad from GetLasting nails something most marketers overcomplicate: emotional clarity. It uses just one quote and one photo to...

Ads/Copywriting/Headlines
Jan 22, 2022
instagram ad no words ad

Ad with no words but works

No headline. No body copy. Just a perfect visual. This ad shows exactly what the app does in 2 seconds:...

Ads/Videos/Images
Jan 20, 2022

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...