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January 31, 2019 — Why not start the new month off with a fresh wallpaper? Designed by artists and designers from across the globe, Cosima Mielke brings you the wallpapers in this collection are available with and without a calendar for February 2019. Please note that ll images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper, and you can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our Desktop Wallpaper Calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them? Read more…

December 31, 2018 — Let’s start into the new year with a little inspiration boost: wallpapers created with love by the community for the community. Happy 2019! Please note that sll images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper, and you can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our Desktop Wallpaper Calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them? Read more…

October 31, 2018 — Give your desktop a makeover with this fresh batch of wallpapers. Today Cosima Mielke brings you wallpapers designed by the community for the community and available with and without a calendar for November 2018. The wallpapers all come in versions with and without a calendar for November 2018 and can be downloaded for free. As a little bonus goodie, we added a selection of favorites from past November editions to this post. Because, well, some things are too good to be forgotten somewhere down in the archives, right? Enjoy! Read more…

September 30, 2018 — Get your desktop ready for fall and the upcoming Halloween season with a fresh batch of desktop wallpapers. Created with love by designers and artists from across the globe. Please note that all images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper. You can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our Desktop Wallpaper Calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them? Read more…

July 31, 2018 — August is here, so why not celebrate with a fresh wallpaper? In this post, Cosima Mielke features desktop wallpapers designed by artists and designers from across the globe. We give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience throughout their works. With and without a calendar for August 2018 and available for free download. All images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper. Read more…

June 30, 2018 — Following our monthly tradition, designers and artists from across the globe have created desktop wallpapers that are bound to get you in the summer mood. Read more…

May 31, 2018 — Welcome June with a fresh desktop wallpaper. Designed by artists and designers from across the globe and available with and without a calendar. Read more…

March 31, 2018 — As a part of our recent creativity challenge, artists and designers from across the globe created monthly desktop wallpapers dedicated to their favorite songs. And, of course, we do have some spring-themed wallpapers for April, too. Read more…

February 16, 2018 — A world without icons — is that even possible? After all, icons have been one of the first elements used in the first UIs. What makes icons particularly special is perhaps the fact that their meaning can be understood without having to add any text or further details. In this article, Manuela Langella will show you how icons have been one of the first elements used in the first user interfaces and the story behind them. Let’s dig deep into why they play an important part in today’s screen design. Read more…

September 26, 2017 — Today, Cosima Mielke brings you 60 icons with everything from transportation and equipment to nature, activities and other motifs that are bound to awaken your wanderlust. EPS, AI, SVG and PNG formats are available, so it’s easy to customize the icons to your liking. Read more…