16 creative pros to follow on Instagram | Heart Internet Blog – Focusing on all aspects of the web

One of the best things about the web is that it allows for so many different expressions of creativity. Instagram is a great way to see a new perspective on a person or company as it tends to be a more relaxed and personal network.

If you’re thinking about exploring Instagram further for your personal or business brand, check out our small business guide to Instagram and take a look at what we’ve been posting recently.

In no particular order, here’s a list of people we strongly recommend checking out for art, inspiration, and just generally great images:


@raptornomi

Naomi is one of our talented support staff (you may recognise her work from our Tricks & tips for running email campaigns using WordPress blog post). She posts a lot of her illustrations on Instagram, so if you’re a fan of handcrafted geeky sketches, take a look at her personal account.

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@_cdja

Chris is a designer by day, Second Wednesday organiser by night. He posts a huge range of photos encompassing everything from cats to typography.

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A photo posted by Chris Allwood (@_cdja) on


@obrienmediauk

O’Brien Media is excellent at utilising social media for their business, and their Instagram account is no exception. If you want to see small business social media done right, they should be on your list.

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@xandertaylor2013

When he’s not running his hosting company or DJing, Xander is an active social media enthusiast who makes great use of hashtags to increase engagement. His approach to Instagram is more relaxed, and is a great example of how to make your business look more human.

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@thedesigntip

Love vectors and creative illustration? The Design Tip is one Instagram not to miss. With over 73,500 followers, they post fantastic pieces on a regular basis and show that Instagram doesn’t have to be about photography.

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@bluroon

Ramil shares a lot of his web design and print projects, creatively combining virtual services with physical products to showcase his work in the best light and give it a series of interesting and different angles.

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A photo posted by Ramil (Bluroon) (@bluroon) on


@carranza

Sandra’s account is that there’s such a wide variety of design styles and formats on display; it really showcases her versatility in the best light.

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A photo posted by Sandra Carranza (@carranzadesign) on


@kieron_mannix

A mix of sketches, screenprints, typography and lifestyle shots, there’s something for everyone on Kieron’s Instagram.

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A photo posted by Kieron Mannix (@kieron_mannix) on


@krysmarie81

This is a brilliant Instagram to follow if you love typography. Krys Marie posts lots of great handlettered quotes accompanied by simple artwork and frames to really set them off.

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A photo posted by krysmarie81 (@krysmarie81) on


@crowdmedia

Another example of getting professional social media spot on, Crowd Media [https://instagram.com/crowdmedia/] balances personality with knowledge and hard work to present yet another appealing side to their company.

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@lusherlife

Writer Louise Usher presents an Instagram account filled with colour, products, and adventures. If you’re a woman in the creative industry or have female clients, Louise is one to watch.

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@thermalhack

Kieran’s approach to Instagram consists of a variety of thoughtfully composed and filtered photos. With a mixture of product, office and location photos, Kieran’s profile is worth following if you’re looking to make everyday products and locations more interesting.

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A photo posted by Kieran Gandhi (@thermalhack) on


@otenaconcepts

Based in Florida, this design studio posts a wealth of positive images and quotes. If you like typography, puppies, and people looking happy, this is the Instagram account for you.

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@olimortimer

Featuring technology, alcohol, and Carlos the ferret, Oli’s Instagram sums up the life of a web developer in a nutshell. His varied subject matter, great composition and warm colours make his photos inviting from the outset.

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A photo posted by Oli Mortimer (@olimortimer) on


@ifactorydigital

Ifactorydigital is focused around sharing blog posts and quotes. If you’re looking for ways to make your blog posts look more appealing and create a strategy for directing traffic to your website from Instagram, this is the profile to follow.

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@stephenmcaleer

Web designer Stephen has a different approach to the others in this list in that his Instagram is very focused around experiences and socialising. This suits Instagram perfectly and gives a real insight into the person behind the design.

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Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments, or drop us a link to your own Instagram account so we can check it out.

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