30 Creative Illustrative Website Headers
Using illustration in a web design can give it a captivating and impressive look. When used in a manner that compliments the theme, topic, and message of the site – it can be an effective way of creating a memorable impression upon users. When used in a prominent location – such as the website’s header – the designer ensures that his or her visitors will see the work of art right away.
In this showcase, you’ll see 30 beautiful website headers that use illustration for your design inspiration.
CARTONBLANC
Visit Cascadia
Webdesigner Depot
web.burza
Mplusz
Marchand de Trucs
pallygiraffe.com
FashionJunkie.com
Brandi Bakes!
Brad Colbow
Miki Mottes
Go Glamping
Boompa
20onepixels
ten24
Adit Shukla
the Octonauts
Komodo Media
Themartist
Phizz
20 jours
Cheesetique
OKAYBOSS.COM
Rock en Seine
Unga Toys
Neweracaptalk
Blog What?
Springtime in Tennessee
Blog.SpoonGraphics
One-Button Mouse
Your Thoughts?
What do you think about using illustration in website headers? Share your thoughts in the comments.
35 Comments
Matthew Heidenreich
April 18th, 2009
great list. Really enjoy the okayboss design
nemetral
April 18th, 2009
Nice list. Some new websites in there. Others already seen on comparable posts.
Sean Smyth
April 18th, 2009
:O
No shout for http://www.ndesign-studio.com/ ?
Some really nice looking sites there though.
T-Law
April 18th, 2009
Inspirational list, thanks.
Valentina
April 18th, 2009
Nice article! The Unga Toys link is mismatched :)
Janko
April 18th, 2009
Very nice collection, some of these are new to me. I especially like 20onepixels.
An Jay
April 18th, 2009
I specially love WDD illustration that is really awesome. Great list guys!
Matt
April 18th, 2009
This is tricky. About half I like and half I’m not sure about.
My favorite is the Marchand de Trucs. But some of the others show how you can actually distract from your message with illustration that doesn’t really communicate anything. Sort of like using office generic clip art in a business document. People might see it as cheesy instead of good.
kreativuse
April 18th, 2009
Awesome collection! Go Glamping and Boompa look pretty unique.
Angela Garcia
April 18th, 2009
Really nice set of website headers!
dominique
April 18th, 2009
Great list. I certainly was inspired by illustations when I came up with my header. It really helps to set the tone and personality of the site.
MorayWeb
April 19th, 2009
Brilliant list, these headers really add a personal touch to a design.
Callum Chapman
April 19th, 2009
wow, amazing collection!
Sugarnines
April 19th, 2009
Cool inspiration
Jacob Gube
April 19th, 2009
@Valentina: Ah thanks for catching that! It should be fixed now.
sophia
April 19th, 2009
full of inspiration!
luv it
Quiff Boy
April 20th, 2009
I love this one – http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Ariadne
April 20th, 2009
These are awesome! Illustrated sites really stand out.
http://www.zingermansdeli.com is pretty inspiring too!
wallpaper
April 21st, 2009
Next we’ll have the most creative use of an anchor tag!
Joelle
April 21st, 2009
WOW! I’m very proud to say that three of your chosen headers are ones I’ve designed. Thank you! I really appreciate the appreciation. :)
Snook
April 21st, 2009
Good selection man \o/
Jacob Gube
April 21st, 2009
@Joelle: Cool, well I appreciate that you appreciate the appreciation and appreciate it greatly! :D Seriously though – well done. You’ve got such a refreshing design style (I just browsed your portfolio), truly unique!
divinefusion
April 24th, 2009
Thanks for the collection. Super finds//
Dawn Pedersen
May 11th, 2009
Having seen some of these a month or two ago, I was inspired to create an illustration for my site banner (blulob.com). Thanks for such a great list of illustrated banners, most of which I had not seen!
Micho
June 11th, 2009
Hello,
For Fashion Junkie, not only did I illustrate their website’s opening page, but several other items in the site as well. Please take this opportunity to take a look at my recent work on my new website at http://www.michoillustrations.com.
Ciao !
Mathew Daly
June 20th, 2009
Loved it … :)
Doug C.
August 26th, 2009
Hmm … I’m surprised mine isn’t up there. Maybe I need to network more.
Peter
August 27th, 2009
Thanks for the awesome post! The collection is really inspiring and just in time for me.
I’m looking for a perfect header for my website. And just want to ask, may I use some of the ideas (of course everything will be customized) while creating my own website using the services like this http://www.site2you.com ?
Adriaan Fenwick
November 23rd, 2009
Wow – great selection. I have also made a post on illustrative websites that would fit nicely in here at http://thedesigner.co.za/10-illustrative-website-inspirations-with-a-dark-tone
Liminal
December 25th, 2009
There are some great website design examples here, very inspiring. I’m loving screen printed band posters at the moment, just got some sweet books for Christmas.
Thanks guys
Ryan
Sara Boyd
August 17th, 2010
Great work, I love it.
Hussain
September 4th, 2010
nice works thanks for inspire collection…
Andrew
December 18th, 2010
Some creative and great headers. I really liked OKAYBOSSES… It’s clean and more focused.
Thanks for sharing
kylie
February 6th, 2011
Great collection love Miki Mottes and 20onepixels
Anand
May 16th, 2011
Really a very nice collection of headers.
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