Where to find the best free flyer backgrounds
So. You’re designing a flyer.
Where do you begin? The endless array of images, backgrounds, catchy headlines and clip art (bad idea) at your disposal can be overwhelming. Consider starting with your backdrop: the ever-so-necessary-but-hard-to-design flyer background.
If you’re an Adobe Illustrator master, you’ll probably just design one of your own. But if you’re like the rest of us, you might have more luck using finger paint on a canvas than trying to figure out the intricacies of Illustrator.
Luckily, our free flyer templates are a lot easier to customize.
The simple solution? Grab a background that someone else has already designed, and grab it for free. Lucky for you, I’ve already gone through the work of putting together a list of the best resources for free flyer backgrounds. So read on, and download away.
Option 1: Microstock Photography
Microstock sites include not only a variety of photos, but vector images that work great for flyer-type projects. Since microstock sites accept work from amateur artists and photographers, the prices are typically lower if not completely free. They’re all royalty-free, and a perfect resource for small businesses or DIY designers to grab icons and other illustrations in addition to abstract backgrounds.
Resources for free microstock photography:
You may have heard of popular sites such as iStock and ShutterStock, which are also great, but their free options are extremely limited.
Option 2: Textures
If you’re looking for more earthy, organic flyer backgrounds, there are plenty of free resources that include everything from grungy charcoal to dirty concrete to polished wood. Basically, whatever floats your background boat. Take a look below for a few amazing options.
Free Textured Flyer Backgrounds:
Check out some more great texture options here.
Option 3: Stock Photography
If you’re leaning towards a more photo-based background, stock photography is your best bet. Photos don’t always work well as the background to a text-based flyer. But throw on a semi-transparent black or white layer to make your text stand out a little more and a photo can really bring your flyer to life.
Free Stock Photography:
Check out this list of more free stock photo options.
Option 4: Photo & Art Communities
Flickr and DeviantArt are two of the most popular open communities for uploading images. This means millions of photos and images at your disposal. Keep in mind, not all the backgrounds you find on these resources may be open for use. On Flickr, for example, you’ll want to look for these icons to indicate how you are allowed to use the image.
Next step? Insert your new background into a template.
While you’re out searching for flyer backgrounds, why not look for a template too? Once you’ve found the perfect background for your flyer, you can streamline your design process by using a drag-and-drop design tool, such as Lucidpress.
Lucidpress provides ready-to-go flyer templates that are easy to adjust and customize according to your needs. You simply choose a template, upload your background, tweak the text, and you’re ready to send it to the printer. If only life was always this easy, right?
Ready to insert your new flyer background into a beautiful template?
About Michelle Drennan
Michelle Drennan is a towheaded scribbler from the great Mitten State. A copywriter and content marketer by day, Michelle has interests in video production, music, hiking, and fall foods.
Originally published at www.lucidpress.com.
