Steep.design
steep.design is a hand-curated inspiration platform for Instagram Stories. It is great for designers, social media marketers, and content creators, as you can look for stylistic inspiration or specific industry examples.
tl;dr
- steep.design is a curated inspiration platform for high-quality Instagram stories
- It’s for designers, developers, and creatives who value top-tier aesthetics
- You can browse, analyze, and get inspired by some of the best digital experiences out there
What is steep.design?
steep.design is an inspiration hub showcasing exceptionally well-crafted Instagram stories. Unlike traditional design galleries, it focuses on quality over quantity, curating only the best examples. Think of it as a hand-picked mood board split up into 26 categories, where every Story featured has a strong visual identity, great hook, or an inciting storytelling.
Left: The Economist | Middle: Breitling | Right: Quinta Maso
Who is it for?
If you’re a designer, social media marketer, motion designer, creative director, or anyone creating social media content, steep.design is a goldmine. Whether you need fresh ideas or references for your brand this is the place.
What can you do with it?
The site is easy to use with no unnecessary UI clutter. You can choose to watch the stories with or without sound. On the homepage, you’ll find a preview of each category. Once you enter one, you’ll see all the curated stories in that section. There’s also a Save button, though it didn’t work for me – maybe a future feature?
The categories range from more themed ones, like Fashion, Home, Bikes & Cars to more technical ones, like 3D, Mixed Media or Illustration. The variety makes it a great resource. You can look for stylistic inspiration or specific industry examples.
Left: Arket | Middle: GUCCI | Right: Mackage
Exploring the platform exposes you to fun design languages, unique styles, and creative story usages, making it an invaluable resource for any designer or content creator looking for new inspiration.