Creative inspiration comes from many places.

And one of the most reliable ways to create good work is to spend time around other good work.

Pinterest is one option. It works. We still use it sometimes.

But if you want ideas that feel a little fresher, calmer, or less recycled, here are three other places we go for content inspiration, plus one bonus at the end.

1. EyeCandy

Best for: quick ideas, visual rhythm, short-form content

EyeCandy is great when you do not want to overthink.

You open it, scroll for a few minutes, and your brain starts picking up patterns:

Color combinations
Layout ideas
Spacing and hierarchy
Motion and pacing

It is especially useful when:

You are designing short-form content
You need a fast visual direction
You feel stuck staring at a blank canvas

Sometimes inspiration does not need depth. It just needs momentum.

Website: eyecannndy.com

2. Frameset

Best for: aesthetics, brand mood, intentional design

Frameset feels familiar if you like Pinterest, but it is quieter and more focused.

Instead of endless boards, you get strong visual references that help you think about:

Overall aesthetic
Mood and tone
Consistency across content

It is a good place to go when you are asking: "What should this feel like?"

Not just what should it look like.

Website: frameset.app

3. Nature

Best for: timeless ideas, color, texture, originality

Nature is one of the most overlooked sources of inspiration.

But it gives you things design tools cannot:

Natural color palettes
Contrast and balance
Texture and depth
Rhythm and repetition

A walk, a photo, or even paying attention to light and shadow can unlock ideas that feel more original than anything on a screen.

Research does not always look like research.

Bonus: Album Covers and Movie Posters

Best for: storytelling, emotion, and bold decisions

Album covers and movie posters are designed to do a lot with very little.

In one frame, they communicate:

A story
A mood
An identity

Look closely at:

How typography is placed
How subjects are framed
How color is used to signal emotion

You would be surprised how much inspiration you can get just by studying how a movie poster tells a story before you even watch the film.

Final Thoughts

Good content rarely comes from one place.

The more intentional your inputs are, the better your output becomes.