Jun 22, 2024 6 min read

20 Best Instagram Accounts Every Graphic Designer Must Follow [2024]

We've compiled a list of 20 Instagram designer accounts. Learn which best graphic designers to follow on Instagram.

In entrepreneurship, it’s all about staying ahead of everybody else. And visual branding and design play a huge role in capturing the audience's attention and relaying the message right for both the business owner and the client. As a visually based platform, Instagram is a goldmine on graphic design inspiration and learning. That’s why we’ve compiled 20 Instagram accounts that are a must-follow for every graphic designer in 2024. They will help you spark creativity, and you'll also get valuable insights into the latest trends, tools, and techniques in design.

1. @abstractsunday

Christoph Niemann's Abstract Sunday is a mashup of illustrative and wit. His loose and descriptive take on mundane everyday form objects is sure to prompt one's creative juice for new ideas.

In this post, Christoph shares his thought on AI and shows an ink bottle turn into a camera.

2. @velvetspectrum

Luke Choice – known under the pseudonym Velvet Spectrum – shows and discusses his stunning 3D and digital art, full of vibrant colors and dynamic composition. With his posts, working across animation, illustration, and typography, all artists will find useful and inspiring material.

Check out one of his reels here.

3. @misterdoodle

This creator shares his handcrafted typography – here you can find quotes and logos in various styles and fonts. He also does T-shirt, logo designs, wallpaper, and overall inspiring posts.

See his take on Einstein's quote "Creativity is intelligence having fun".

4. @dschwen

Dschwen is a collaborative studio of designers named after its creative director David Schwen. They specialize in branding and marketing – and make it colorful and eye-catching.

See one of his posts, "Long scrolls on the beach", here.

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5. @lotta_nieminen

Lotta Nieminen’s account is full of beautifully crafted design and illustration work, with a focus on detail and color. Here you can find inspo on branding, graphic design, and art direction.

Check out Lotta's post on architecture inspired patterns.

6. @itsnicethat

It's Nice That brings the daily dose of inspiration for the creative community. Their posts touch on a broad array of design disciplines, so in case you want to broaden out from just graphic design, it's an excellent resource.

See their work "Double-edged sword".

7. @timothygoodman

You've probably seen Timothy Goodman's work, even if you didn't know his name – he's a NYC-based designer, illustrator, muralist and author whose art has populates walls, packaging and clothing all over the world.

This is an example of Timothy Goodman's work.

8. @rylsee

Cyril Vouilloz aka RYLSEE is a Berlin based Swiss Artist who offers a different take on typography: he experiments with dimensions, perspective and visual symbols.

See one of his works, DYSTORPIA 3.0.

9. @yippiehey

Jacob Eisinger is a designer doing stuff in 3D and specializing in colorful arts. His works are vibrant with color, experimental perspective, and strong, fun and creative concepts.

This post shows his collaboration with Nike.

10. @designseeds

Design Seeds provides users with color palettes inspired by nature and everyday objects. This account is helpful for graphic designers when trying to generate new and harmonious palettes.

Check out their purple post, for example.

11. @dribbble

Dribbble is a community of designers that share their work and seek out feedback. Their Instagram account shares some of the top designs from that platform: it's your daily dose of art.

In this post, you will find art made for the prompt "illustrate your last dream using only geometric shapes".

12. @graphicdesignblg

Graphic Design Blog features different design works from branding to illustration. For artists and all creative people, it's a good way of getting inspiration for all aspects of graphic design.

Here's one of their posts.

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13. @goodtype

Goodtype is an open-minded approach to celebrating the art of lettering and typography. Their posts feature both hand-drawn and digital type, each showcasing the versatility of lettering.

Watch their reel "something only designers will appreciate".

14. @logoinspirations

Logo Inspirations is a showcase of creative and innovative logo designs. This is the one-stop shop for entrepreneurs looking to establish or finetune their brand identity.

See their logo for Bandit Book Club.

15. @mrseaves101

Gemma O'Brien is an internationally known designer and artist, famous for her bold graphics, illustrative lettering and murals. She often posts the process of creating of her art and shares her sources of inspiration – anything from nature and travel to vintage typography and everyday objects.

See one of her works in progress.

16. @s_harrington

Steven Harrington's account is a plethora of colorful, playful illustrations and animations provoking joy and creativity through your feed.

Check out his take on The Yin And The Yang.

17. @nicholasmoegly

Nicholas Moegly is an illustrator known for his detailed and atmospheric artwork with a moody, nostalgic, and sometimes eerie feel. His illustrations often include themes of Americana, small towns, and night-time settings.

See his album art here.

18. @tadcarpenter

Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, author, and teacher sharing his playful and often whimsical art. Overall, his account can be called a celebration of creativity, filled with colorful illustrations, design projects, and glimpses into his personal and professional life.

See his colorful Sunday work.

19.pavlovvisuals

This designer is known for his visual storytelling: his account is a blend of surreal landscapes, abstract compositions, and futuristic designs. Pavlov’s work often explores themes of space, technology, and nature, rendered in a style that combines realism and abstraction.

See his 2024 work, "Parrot Paradise".

20. @pantone

Pantone is, quite literally, THE color authority. Their feed features color trends, palettes, and of course the Color of the Year — a must-follow for any designer working with color.

Here's an amazing summer color by Pantone.

Staying inspired and informed is the way to succeed in any creative field, and graphic design isn't an exception. These 20 Instagram accounts will help artists and designers keep those creative juices flowing, stay updated with the latest trends, and continuously improve their design skills. From a seasoned designer to young blood, these accounts hold a lot of value, which has endless inspiration to help one elevate visual branding and design projects.