Every now and then we need an idea about how to do something different when building websites. Whether it’s colours, graphics, function. So here’s a few places we go to:
SXSW Interactive
The annual SXSW event, which covers music, film and interactive presents awards in a number of categories. There’s some great sites to explore and take inspriration from here:
http://sxsw.com/interactive-2014-Interactive-Awards-Finalists
SiteInspire
A showcase of inspiring and innovative websites.
The Webby Awards
Awards for the websites, people on the web and how we use the web to get things done.
http://winners.webbyawards.com/2013
Simple Bits
Author and interface designer, Dan Cederholm’s website.
A List Apart
Web design and development with a focus on web standards.
Inspired Magazine
What it says on the tin.
Smashing Magazine
Articles on coding, design, mobile, WordPress and more.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/
And the list goes on…