25 Design Freebies Websites Every Designer Should Know

One of the most clever shortcuts I’ve found as a creative entrepreneur is to use freebies. Whether you’re prototyping a new website or designing a package for your product, you can find high-quality resources to help you speed up the process and get things done in a professional manner.

There are tons of communities sharing free design resources such as mockups, icons, fonts, textures, photos and much more.

To save you time researching design freebies, here’s a list of 25 best websites to find free design resources.

Fribbble

Fribbble is a website for curated design freebies from the biggest online design community called Dribbble.

Freebiesbug

Freebiesbug is a web design blog showcasing free and high-quality design resources. You can download Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch files and more.

GraphicBurger

GraphicBurger is another large website for design freebies. You can download mockups, UI kits, icons, text effects, backgrounds and more.

Premium Pixels

Premium Pixels has an extensive collection of free design resources from mockups to icons and various templates.

Pixeden

Pixeden provided free and premium web design resources. The focus is on prints, icons, vectors and graphics resources.

Sketchapp TV

Sketchapp TV provides all kind of Sketch 3 design resources for designers. You can choose from free and premium UI and UX resources.

Sketch App Sources

Another useful website for designers using Sketch 3. You can find free and premium Sketch resources for mobile, web, UI, and UX projects.

Pixel Buddha

Pixel Buddha has a huge collection of free and premium design resources. Everything is in one place for your next design project.

Free Design Resources

Free Design Resources is a valuable website with a vast collection of free design resources with over 5 million downloads.

Brusheezy

Brusheezy is a home of free Photoshop brushes, patterns and textures. Also, you will find other resources like fonts, print mockups and much more.

Blugraphic

Free icons, templates, logos, flags and maps. All of these freebies you will find at Blugraphic.

PixelsMarket

Every week PixelsMarket shares a new freebie. You can find free and premium resources including cover photos for you Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts.

365PSD

365PSD was launched in 2010 and has an extensive freebie collection including UI kits, mockups, icons, buttons and other design elements.

Icon Deposit

Every icon on Icon Deposit is submitted by the best designers from around the world. It’s a huge community of icon lovers.

UI Space

UI Space is a perfect place for UI design enthusiasts. It has an enormous collection of graphic design freebies.

ZippyPixels

ZippyPixels has a countless number of premium content, but freebie section is very active too.

GraphicsFuel

GraphicsFuel is a mix of a blog and freebies website. Freebies content include a broad range of design resources.

DB Freebies

DB Freebies is a curated collection of the best design freebies from some of the biggest design communities online.

Dribbble

Dribbble is one of the greatest freebie archives on the web. You can find everything you need from design freebies to inspiration.

PSD Repo

PSD Repo is a straightforward and well-designed website for free design resources.

Designer Mill

Designer Mill is a bakery website for designers sharing new freebies on a daily basis. Everything from sweet fonts to melting mockups.

PSDgraphics

If you’re looking for high-resolution backgrounds, textures or PSD icons, then PSDgraphics is the right place to start searching.

Sketch Repo

Sketch Repo is a freebies website for all designers using Sketch 3.

Subtle Patterns

Subtle Patterns is a website of design patterns and textures. With their massive archive, you will find the right pattern for your next project.

PSDFreebies

PSDFreebies is a huge collection of free design resources. You will find everything you need from free graphic, print, web templates to mockups.

WeTransfer reveals new brand identify and UI

WeTransfer is one of the mostly widely admired start-ups of the last decade. In many ways it embodies what we tell our clients to aspire to: a simple idea, solving a common problem, well executed. What really makes WeTransfer standout is the high-value it places on design; since its launch in 2009, WeTransfer has used design to add interest to what is typically a mundane process: transferring files from one computer to another. WeTransfer has just further refined that use of design to retain interest, with a full brand and user interface refresh.

Designed in-house, in collaboration with Bold Monday, the new logo is friendlier—it almost smiles at you—and more refined, retaining its character at very small sizes.

Brand colors and typography have also been refreshed. And to match the brand overhaul, the site’s UI has been simplified, with a more usable upload form—the main interface users spend time with.

The company has also dropped the word “transfer” from its branding, suggesting that it may branch out into expanded services in the near future.

WeTransfer’s use of design was already very successful, this excellent refinement acknowledges the brand’s heritage, without being beholden to it.

10 jQuery Security Plugins

How secure is your password? If you are confident enough that no hacker can break your pass codes then you might have to think again. Below are some tutorials that you might want to learn to secure you passwords. Be safe!

1. Password Strength Indicator and Generator

This plugin lets you set the class of an element so that you can do a graphical representation of the strength.

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2. jQuery AlphaNumeric

It is a JavaScript control plugin that allows you to limit what characters a user can enter on textboxes or textareas.

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3. jCryption

t is a JavaScript HTML-Form encryption plugin, which encrypts the POST/GET data submitted by forms.

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4. Password Validation Plugin

This plugin offers a function that rates passwords for factors like mixed upper/lower case, mix of characters (digits, special characters), length and similarity to a username (optional) and gives a custom method for the validation plugin that uses the rating function to display a password strength meter, requiring the field to have a “good” rating.

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5. Password Strength – Estimates brute force time

This plugin tries to calculate how many possibilities the hacker needs to try to guess your password. It makes the assumption that it is possible to test 2800 million passwords per second.

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6. Password Strength Meter v2

This plugin works by presenting a global variable score and at the end of the algorithm the plugin will decide the passwords strength according to the score value.

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7. jQuery-Encoder

It is a jQuery plugin whose goal is to provide jQuery developers with a means to do contextual output encoding on untrusted data. As applications become more and more reliant on rich client technologies the need for client-side code to have the ability to properly escape untrusted data becomes exponentially more important.

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8. ChronoStrength

It is a password strength checking plugin. However, rather than just saying “Too Weak” or “Strong”, which don’t really mean much, ChronoStrength displays how long it would take a regular desktop PC to crack the password using a brute-force attack. Seeing that their password would only take 30 seconds to crack might convince people to choose a more secure one!

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9. jqCrypt

A simple jQuery plugin to encrypt form data client-side and pass it (with an obfuscated key) to the processor via the POST method.

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10. RC4 Symmetric Encryption/Decryption

Extends RC4 symmetric encryption/decryption to JQuery. Less than 3KB.

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31 Best Websites for Scoring Freebies

As the world becomes even more commercialized, an increasing amount of free stuff can be had through discount offers, recycling efforts and Internet loss leaders. Learning where to look for these deals and free samples can save you a significant amount of money on a variety of stuff. Below are the 31 best websites to check out for free stuff, although not in any particular order:

1. Craigslist

While Craigslist has a mixed reputation -- users need to use caution and common sense when interacting with total strangers -- it is also a great source of free stuff. As the phenomenon known as freecycling becomes increasingly popular, Craigslist can be a great resource for finding these offers. Freecycling is based on the idea that many people have used items that have remaining useful life but they are replacing those items anyway. Rather than throwing these items away, the owners offer them to the general public for free.

2. FreeStuff.com

FreeStuff.com gives you access to free samples of common household items ranging from coffee to moisturizer. You can use this site to save money on many items you use or to try out new brands for free.

3. Yerdle

Yerdle describes itself as the "people-powered store."  The idea of the site is that the more stuff you give away, the more credits you earn with which to buy other things you might want on Yerdle without having to use cash. While this might seem like it takes more effort than throwing things out, you can get something instead of nothing for items you were going to put in the trash. Using a service like this could be a good option for items that you feel are too valuable to simply give away or throw away but that you're not having success selling.

4. FreeSamples.org

FreeSamples.org is a portal that gives you access to a variety of free product offers for things like household products as well as coupons for products and local restaurants. The offers are updated every day.

5. The Freecycle Network

The Freecycle Network is made up of nearly nine million members worldwide. It is dedicated to enabling members to get and give stuff for free in order to put goods to their most efficient use -- and keep usable items out of landfills. This nonprofit describes itself as a "grassroots movement," and local volunteer moderators help handle network activity to keep exchanges safe and posts accurate. Membership is free.

6. Woman Freebies

Offering people the chance to try before they buy, Woman Freebies supplies free samples, coupons and giveaways of products geared toward women, from candles and shoes to vacations. This site is a good place to look for fun stuff you need or even a cheap gift for your mom, sister, wife or girlfriend.

7. Drugs.com

Drugs.com is an online resource that offers a drug discount program. The free membership card can save you as much as 80% at major pharmacies, according to the website.

8. The ReUseIt Network

The ReUseIt Network serves as a portal to give you access and information on hundreds of freecycling groups worldwide. The site focuses on directing you to freecycling groups and resources in your local area.

9. Free Stuff Finder

Free Stuff Finder shares deals, giveaways and discounts offered both online and at popular retailers. The site shows you both the original price of an item and the price after coupons and discounts to break down your savings for you.

10. Target

Target has a free sample portal that allows you to try products for free. Furthermore, by signing for the store's Red Card, you can save 5 percent on every purchase. Know what you're signing up for before committing. Loyalty cards can come with perks but also typically track your purchases, which some consumer advocacy groups consider an invasion of privacy.

11. SweetFreeStuff.com

SweetFreeStuff.com offers an e-newsletter that includes regular access to great deals online and free samples. The website also lists giveaways and sweepstakes you can sign up for online.

12. Cardpool

Cardpoolis an online marketplace that allows you to purchase gift cards at a discount to use at your favorite stores. While the discount levels vary, there are some attractive deals to be found. You also can sell your gift cards for cash.

13. All You

Lifestyle website All You lists 59 birthday freebies. The site also provides coupons for groceries and household items as well as other exclusive deals.

14. The Penny Hoarder

In addition to listing 100 places that have free birthday offers, the Penny Hoarder offers advice on saving and earning money in unconventional ways.

15. HeyItsFree.com

Another site with a long list of birthday freebies, Hey It's Free also is a good source for free offers throughout the year. Find coupons for everything from free food and moisturizer to free comic books and codes for free rewards points.

16. Freaky Freddie's

In addition to deals on products for grown-ups, Freaky Freddie's has long list of free kids' stuff. Check out offers for books, T-shirts, coloring books and activities like roller skating.

17. Totally Free Stuff

Totally Free Stuff< offers dozens of categories of free stuff as well as daily updates. Search for things in categories for type of person or interest -- such as men, women, business, religious, wedding -- or by product type, such as kitchen, pet products, toys, sports and automotive.

18. I Love Free Things

I Love Free Things is another site with a diverse collection of free stuff for kids, from books to deals on fun activities like bowling. The site has dozens of other categories of free stuff for all ages as well.

19. Freeflys.com

Freeflys.com provides lists of free samples, coupons and coupon codes. You can search the site or look for items sorted by category or brand name.

20. Raise

Raise is an online marketplace that allows you to buy gift cards for products and services from over 1000 stores and restaurants at a discount. The site also gives you the option of selling unwanted or unused gift cards for cash.

21. Recycle the World

Recycle the World is another freecycling website that allows you to post and find free stuff. Whether you are looking to get rid of unwanted items or are looking for something specific, the site lets you target your local area. It also provides a search tool to help you find recycling centers near you.

22. Coupons.com

Couponing has grown from a trend into a lifestyle for many people, and the number of websites dedicated to providing access to coupons has exploded in recent years. As a leader in the industry showcasing more than 2,000 brands, Coupons.com offers multiple ways to get coupons online. You can use the site to print coupons, find coupon codes and find discounts to specific retailers that you can add to your credit or debit card.

23. SmartSource.com

Another great source of free coupons, SmartSource.com can help you save money on everything from beauty products and groceries to weight loss products and sanding sheets for your DIY projects.

24. The Krazy Coupon Lady

Extreme couponing website The Krazy Coupon Lady< is a great source for coupons from some of your favorite retailers, from discount stores like Walmart and Dollar Tree to high-end brands like Sephora. The site also features deals for stores like Home Depot as well as online retailers such as Amazon.

25. Freebie-Depot

Freebie-Depot has "hot lists" for everything from everyday offers to birthday giveaways across a range of products and services from various brands and retailers. Among its many categories, the site features a wedding freebies section with deals for people who are getting married or are recently married.

26. Lifehacker

While Lifehacker is known for unconventional solutions to everyday problems, the website often publishes articles on how and where to save money, such as a feature on the best retail and restaurant birthday freebies.

27. Freebies.org

In addition to providing access to a variety of offers, Freebies.org offers tips and tricks on how to save money as well as its Complete Guide to Freebie Hunting.

28. I Crave Freebies

Similar to other online sources of free samples, I Crave Freebies offers links to coupons for discounts and free product samples. It also provides links to sites that pay you to take surveys.

29. GetItFree

Updated daily, GetItFree finds free offers for everything from food to household products. As you browse the site, you can add coupons, deals, freebies and sweepstakes offers to your basket just like you would when shopping online.

30. Freebies.com

Freebies.com started as a print magazine more than 30 years ago. As a digital resource, it continues to provide a blend of both products and services that are offered at no charge from major national retailers.

31. Shop4Freebies

Shop4Freebies catalogs offers for everything from free home care product samples and bargains to free cookbooks. Its list of printable coupons and other offers is updated daily.

Hundreds of sites offer consumers great ways to save. This list narrows down the options so that you can more easily find providers of freebies and deals that suit your needs. By checking out the features of these different sites, you can find the online resources that work best for you, whether you want birthday freebies, discounted items, coupon codes or free stuff year-round.

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 31 Best Websites for Free Stuff

Beautiful Samantha Script Font

Add a touch of beauty and luxury to your designs with the classy and ever-popular Samantha Script, by hand-lettering expert Laura Worthington, in this MightyDeals.com deal.

The classic curves of the typeface create a high-end feel, but the essential skeleton of the face is clear, legible, and upright. Unlike so many scripts, Samantha Script is incredibly legible.

Great for web, print, wedding stationery, or any occasion when vintage glamor is essential.

Winning font family for the 2012 Communication Arts Award, there are four styles: Samantha Upright Pro, Samantha Italic Pro, Samantha Bold Upright Pro, and Samantha Bold Italic Pro. Swash sets, ligatures, catchwords, and old-style numerals are all included.

You can purchase Upright or Italic styles for $17 instead of the usual price of $75. But for better value consider grabbing the entire family for $37 instead of the usual $300, that’s 87% off! If that’s not enough for you, you can buy the Desktop and Webfonts together for just $55.

Head over to MightyDeals to download this elegant script face today.