References for web and graphic designers, artists, illustrators

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Muzli . A Google Chrome plugin that allows you to "immerse" yourself in the world of design and find interesting references.
Behance, Pinterest, and Dribbble . Reputable media platforms with a huge library of graphic content.
DeviantArt . An online gallery that will help artists, illustrators, and photographers "catch" the right idea.
References for creators in the film industry and game development
ArtStation . A well-known resource among artists in the film industry and game development.
Motionographer . A platform where you can find interesting concepts for creating motion graphics. Motionographer is especially popular among game developers.
Stock photo sites with thousands of images and namibia telegram data videos from professionals and amateurs are also effective sources for inspiration. Popular free stock photo sites include Pexels , Unsplash , and Pixabay .

For those who are just starting to learn what references are and where to find them, we recommend not limiting yourself to thematic online services. Study resources focused on specialists in related professions, watch quality movies, music videos. In addition, you can even “catch” a creative idea “offline” — while reading an interesting thematic book or at an art exhibition.

How to work with references?
The first and most important rule is to understand: references are intended for inspiration, developing clarity, considering interesting projects from different angles, and not for copying other people's work as a ready-made solution. Each reference should be viewed through the prism of a specialist's perception and experience, prompting you to generate your own ideas. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting a lower ranking in the search engine due to plagiarism, warnings from social networks, low reach, and a wave of negativity in the digital space. In the worst case, you can get a lawsuit from the author of the work.