2,048 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.
Fun 1950’s Life Savers Ad
This 1950s Life Savers ad makes you feel something warm and fuzzy. A bunch of kids snoozing under a patchwork...
Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Mar 2, 2023
Beautiful Nippon Beer Ad from 1912
This vintage beer ad isn't shouting “BUY NOW.” Instead, it’s whispering quality and culture through stunning illustration. Two elegant women,...
Ads/Print Ads/Images
Feb 24, 2023
Beautiful image of a ranch
This photo screams “exclusive.” A stunning ranch, hidden in an “undisclosed location.” Even without more info, you’re instantly curious. That’s...
Picture/Copywriting/Images
Feb 20, 2023
Ad
12 Major Hair Types Simple Graphic
Ever looked at something confusing and thought, “Can’t someone just make this easy?” That’s what this hair type chart does...
Data/Images/Advice
Feb 19, 2023
Surgical terms explained in quick graphic
This simple hand-drawn chart from AsapSCIENCE takes confusing medical jargon and makes it instantly understandable. No fancy graphics. No long...
Copywriting/Images/Advice
Feb 14, 2023
What you can (and can’t) control puzzle chart
Ever feel overwhelmed by all the things out of your hands as a marketer? This “control vs. can’t control” puzzle...
Motivation/Images/Advice
Feb 13, 2023
Meaning of life according to a bunch of different philosophers
Ever see an idea so clear you get it instantly? This visual nails it. It’s “The Meaning of Life” through...
Wisdom/Images/Advice
Mar 1, 2023
1972 print ad with good image but bad everything else
This ad grabs your eye fast. That’s a win. The colors, costumes, and painterly vibe scream “colonial vibes.” It’s visually...
Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 26, 2023
“The Quiet Toy” Crayola Ad
This 1979 Crayola ad looks like it’s for kids, but it’s actually talking straight to tired parents. “The quiet toy”...
Ads/Print Ads/Wisdom
Feb 21, 2023
Documentary recommendations
The “Call Me Miss Cleo” HBO Max poster nails nostalgia and intrigue in one shot. Big pink letters pull your...
Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Feb 20, 2023
Simple Twitter Ad for a coffee company
This ad follows the “keep it stupid simple” rule perfectly. One image, one question, and a list of benefits that...
Ads/Copywriting/Tweets
Feb 16, 2023
Awesome “This Morning” vs “Late Afternoon” Bathroom Remodeling Ad
West Shore Home nailed the “Before and After” ad format—but added a killer twist: time. Instead of just showing a...
Ads/Instagram/Copywriting
Feb 13, 2023
Ad
Swanson “3 Course” TV dinner
This vintage Swanson ad nails it with one simple line: “Everything from soup to dessert.” No fluff, no over-explaining. Just...
Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 27, 2023
Keep an avocado from turning brown
This image nails visual storytelling. In one glance, you get nine different ways to keep guacamole green. It’s useful, clear,...
Ads/Images/Advice
Feb 25, 2023
Great unsubscribe email from Drizly
Ever notice how a boring unsubscribe page feels like a chore? Then Drizly hits you with a dog wearing glasses....
Essay/Copywriting/Emails
Feb 22, 2023
Clever Barilla Pasta “Fireworks” Ad
Barilla nailed it with this “Happy New Year” ad. It’s spaghetti arranged like fireworks. No text overload. No confusion. Just...
Ads/Print Ads/Funny and Weird
Feb 20, 2023
Mohs Hardness Scale helpful chart
This chart nails it. It takes a complex idea—mineral hardness—and makes it instantly understandable by comparing it to things we...
Ads/Data/Images
Feb 15, 2023
1986 Honda Helix Ad - YUCK!
The 1986 Honda Helix might be the ugliest scooter ever made. But instead of hiding it, Honda leaned in hard....
Ads/Print Ads/Copywriting
Feb 12, 2023
