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Ad inspiration from campaigns that stop the scroll

Ad inspiration is a set of strong ads you study before you make your own. This page collects print, outdoor and digital work, each with a credit and a link to the source.

Designs
11
Dark canvas
45%

11 designs, newest first

About ads

How to use ad inspiration

A good ad does one thing in a second. Compare how campaigns use a single idea, a bold image and a short line. Notice how many leave out the logo's noise and trust the idea.

On DesignPorn you can search ads in plain words, or upload a screenshot to find designs like it. Open any item to see its palette with share, its heading and body fonts, and its spacing base unit. Save the best to a board and send it to a client by private link. Every item has a source link and a credit to its author. Next, look at graphic design inspiration.

Keep going with graphic design inspiration, branding inspiration and packaging design inspiration.

Patterns to look for

  • One idea per ad.
  • A clear focal point, usually an image or a headline.
  • Short copy, with the brand easy to find.
  • Contrast stands out against the place the ad appears.
  • The same look carries across sizes and channels.

Pattern breakdown

What makes great ads, from our data

Counted over the 11 curated ads in the library.

11

Designs

45%

Use a dark canvas

4 px

Most common base unit

Most used hue families

  • Blue 36%
  • Amber 27%
  • Violet 18%
  • Orange 18%
  • Red 18%

Share of designs where the hue covers part of the page.

Heading fonts

  • Univers LT Std2
  • Acumin Pro1
  • Bayon1
  • DroteskNo5-Bold1
  • Margo Pro1

Spacing base units

  • 4 px5 designs
  • 8 px3 designs
  • 2 px1 design

FAQ

Ad inspiration questions

What makes a good ad design?

One clear idea, a strong focal point, short copy and a clear brand. It reads in a second.

Does DesignPorn show digital and print ads?

Yes. Both are searchable together.

Can I find ads by color or mood?

Yes. Search in plain words or upload a screenshot.

Are ads credited?

Yes. Each item has a source link and credit when known.

Search ads by style

Describe the look in plain words or upload a screenshot. The first search needs no account.

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