Spring and Autumn Content Ideas to Boost your Downloads
Get ready for the upcoming season with these content ideas for spring and autumn, or fall, resources.
While in the northern hemisphere people will be welcoming autumn (or fall) very soon, the southern hemisphere will say hello to the spring in September.
At Freepik, we’re happy to share with you some content inspiration to prepare your resources for the next season.
Whether it’s autumn or spring, this year nature takes center stage. We see that most graphic resources are nature-inspired and there’s a preference for natural spaces and elements. Have a look at the list below to choose the resource that you work with and see our content suggestions:
1. Some quick tips
✔️ Remember to upload your content in advance! Make sure you submit your resources during August and September. This way, your content will be ready for users to download.
✔️ Ensure your resources are useful, unique, and top-quality.
✔️ When adding the metadata to your resources, make sure they are relevant and relate to the resource.
✔️Have a look at our Reasons for rejection site to know what our team looks for when reviewing your content!
2. Spring inspiration
Vectors
- Content ideas
Some of the most searched resources at Freepik are spring backgrounds, card templates, frames, and wedding invitations.
- Common elements
Flowers are the superstar in spring designs and images in general. Also, plants and butterflies give the perfect spring touch.
- Color palette & styles
When it comes to spring colors, they range from subtle and cute to bright and bold. If you’re looking for a fancier look, add gold touches. Regarding styles, watercolor and textures seem to be the favorite for spring designs.
Photos
- Content ideas
There’s nothing more alive than nature during springtime. Capture life through photos of nature, animals, and plants. Take beautiful photos of cherry blossoms full of pink and sweet scents. Besides, pictures of parks are a good choice for spring content.
- Common elements
Landscapes, top views, and close-ups of animals and plants are always a good fit. Make sure your photos represent nature’s diversity and beauty (trees, forests, parks, valleys, mountains, gardens, rivers, etc.).
- Color palette
Nature in springtime is a truly colorful firework display. Play around with colors and capture images that stand out.
PSD files
- Content ideas
When it comes to PSD files, go for mockups of restaurant menus, frames, notebooks, or any other spring-related concept. Also, templates are a winning choice (banners, Instagram posts, landing pages…there are many options!). Here we tell you the difference between mockups and templates.
- Common elements
Fill your mockups and PSD templates with spring vibes by adding flower-related details or using vivid colors to represent the blooming season.
- Color palette
With your PSD concept in mind, choose a color palette to create the perfect PSD design. You can opt for a subtle color palette if you’re designing a fancy menu mockup, or work with a bold and bright palette to recreate a vibrant retro look.
3. Autumn (Fall) inspiration
Vectors
- Content ideas
In most downloaded autumn resources, backgrounds take the lead. They are used to welcome the upcoming changes of nature or to promote special offers for seasonal discounts. Other resources, such as frames and patterns, are also popular among users.
- Common elements
Make sure to include nature-related elements: leaves, pine cones, rain, and wind or typical food such as mushrooms, nuts or cakes.
- Color palette & styles
Autumn colors are inspired by nature itself. In fact, the variety of colors is wider than in other seasons: yellow, orange, brown, and even purple. Neutrals also take the lead this upcoming season, creating fancy and elegant compositions. Give it a try to soft lines and watercolor technique to add textures to your design.
Photos
- Content ideas
Take pictures that capture the beauty of fall colors in nature, like the color ranges of the forest, or the carpets of crispt leaves. The contrast between the waterfalls and the fall colors is great to recreate an enchanting and magical atmosphere.
- Common elements
The fall season is all about color-changing leaves and natural landscapes. You can also capture warm indoor spaces, where blankets, coffees, and a comfy ambiance take the lead.
- Color palette
Autumn leaf color is a natural phenomenon that shows the change of color in leaves when the fall arrives. Use this phenomenon to take beautiful images full of orange, yellow, and brown tones.
PSD files
- Content ideas
Help celebrate the fall season with flyers, whether it’s for a festival or a sale, or take your twist on fall resources and create unique 3D designs.
- Common elements
You can use leaves (they are everywhere!), mugs, or elements from traditional Autumn celebrations, like the Mid Autumn Moon festival.
- Color palette
Go for warm greens, golden yellows, orangey reds, and lots of browns.
We really hope that you liked these tips and you find them useful. Take them into account for your next submissions and don’t forget to upload autumn & spring resources before September is over!
