Graphic designers and UI/UX designers
Starting a new design project and need to quickly gather icons and stock photos.
About
Materials Design Resources is a curated mind map template that aggregates 41 hand-picked online tools and websites across five essential design categories: Icons, Pictures, Color Matching, Design, and Videos. It serves as a quick-reference cheat sheet for designers, developers, and content creators who need reliable sources for visual assets. The template includes specific resources like Iconfont and Flaticon for icons, PIXELS and Unsplash for stock photos, and Color Hunt for color palettes. Organized as a radial mind map, it allows users to instantly locate and access each resource without bookmarking dozens of sites. This template is ideal for streamlining the design workflow and maintaining a centralized library of high-quality materials.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Brand designers and marketing teams
Building a brand color palette and seeking inspiration from curated color tools.
Design leads and creative directors
Compiling a shared resource library for a design team to standardize asset sources.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web application.
Step 2
Explore Resource Categories
Browse the five main branches: Icons, Pictures, Color Matching, Design, Videos.
Step 3
Access External Links
Click on any resource node (e.g., 'Unsplash') to visit its website directly if URLs are attached, or copy the name to search manually.
Step 4
Customize Your Collection
Add your own resources by creating new subtopics under the relevant category.
Step 5
Export and Share
Export the mind map as PDF or image to share as a quick reference sheet.
Frequently asked questions
The template contains 41 curated links across 5 categories: Icons (Iconfont, Flaticon), Pictures (PIXELS, Unsplash), Color Matching (Color Hunt), Design (dribbble), and Videos (POND5). Each node is a clickable resource for design assets.
Open the 'Pictures' branch in the mind map. Click on nodes like Unsplash or PIXELS to visit those sites directly. The template acts as a visual bookmark for quick access to high-quality free images.
Yes, you can add or remove resource nodes, reorganize categories, and attach notes or URLs. The .xmind file is fully customizable to fit your personal collection of design tools.
Absolutely. Share the .xmind file with your team via cloud or export as PDF. Each node can be annotated with usage notes, making it a collaborative design asset library.
It lists color palette generators like Color Hunt and zhongguose that help designers pick harmonious color schemes for branding, UI, or illustrations.
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