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%
No designs match these filters
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.