Canva

Canva is an extremely user-friendly online drawing tool that was created in 2012. Since then, it has acquired several stock image websites and allows users to easily create beautiful designs by simply dragging and dropping pre-made templates. The interface is in traditional Chinese, it has a huge library of templates and images, and the downloaded files are vector graphics that can be used for printing without watermarks. It can be used for a wide range of design projects, including business cards, posters, animations, presentations, website banners and social media profile pictures. Additionally, it offers a variety of Chinese font options. The paid version offers additional features such as the ability to upload your own fonts, more high-quality images, and more storage space for your designs. Signing up through a referral link will also give you a free one-month VIP membership, which allows you to access and download paid templates and images. After the one month, the downloaded templates and images can still be used, but to prevent abuse, a credit card is required to sign up for the VIP membership, which can be cancelled at any time.

 

Spaces.fm

Free ambient soundscapes, the homepage directly provides beach, rainy, forest soundscapes, all of which are automatically looped. In addition, it also provides water sounds, wind sounds, thunderstorm sounds, and ocean sounds, etc... When you need to focus on work, this kind of white noise website can help you focus on work.

100,000 AI-Generated Faces

This website provides a collection of AI-generated virtual avatars for use in design projects. There are over 100,000 different faces to choose from, all of which are created by artificial intelligence. In the future, the website plans to develop features such as customizing race, skin tone, facial features, eye color, and hairstyles. The photos have a resolution of 1024x1024 and cannot be used for illegal purposes. It is important to check the official website for the scope of allowed usage since this is a specialized type of material.

 

Fresh Folk

This website offers a series of character illustrations that can be changed into different styles, including skin color, accessories, poses, etc. After downloading, it will be a PSD file with multiple layer objects that can be used together. All illustrations can be downloaded for free for personal or commercial use, and the website uses CC 4.0 licensing, so the source of the image must be acknowledged when using it.

 

Software Library: MS-DOS Games

A digital museum that collects a large amount of data, including a series of MS-DOS nostalgic games. There is no need to download files as there is a simulator on the website that allows you to play online directly. The nostalgic game screens not only evoke memories, but may also bring new design inspiration.

 

AddMaker 加點製造

This is a product design manufacturer database where you can find various service providers such as designers, illustrators, prototyping, mold making, mass production and post-processing manufacturers. You can even search based on acceptable order size, such as manufacturers who accept student or small company projects. It is suitable for designers looking to develop corporate gifts and can discuss all aspects of processing and production and can learn from each other.

 

KissCC0

This material website includes two types of image libraries, namely photos and illustrations, all of which are licensed using the CC0 license, and can be used for personal and commercial use. You can download them without registering, however, the company information of this material website is not very clear, it's recommended to check more before using.

 

Full Page Screen Capture

As long as you enter the target website, you can create a complete website screenshot. Even if there is a fixed menu bar at the top of the target website, this tool will automatically help you reorganize it. You can use it without registering, and it also supports Chinese content websites, which can be displayed normally.

 

讀墨

Inkstone's reading plan allows you to read a whole year's worth of design magazines, such as La Vie, CONDE Contemporary Design Magazine, Shopping Design and more...

As a creator, data collection is a basic skill. This service is not only available to view on your phone, but also through your computer. You can easily habitually save the data as image files by taking screenshots. The cost is very affordable, only 999 yuan, and it's worth it to read 5 magazines in one year. In addition to the previously mentioned design books, there are also other types of magazines and journals available, such as CommonWealth Magazine [Select Issues], Digital Times, and Manager Monthly. It's a good choice for creators to invest in themselves.

 

DOVA-SYNDROME

A free music and sound effects website from Japan, providing various background music, ringtones, sound effects, and song materials. Over two hundred creators share their creations for others to download and use for free, no registration required, with a high update frequency. Can be used for personal or commercial use, with some materials requiring reference to the licensing method.