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The beginning of the new month is the perfect opportunity to give your desktop a makeover. If you’re looking for some beautiful and unique wallpapers to cater for a bit of inspiration this April, well, this post has got you covered.
Starting the new month with a little inspiration boost — that’s the idea behind our monthly wallpapers series which has been going on for more than fourteen years already. Each month, the wallpapers are created by the community for the community, and everyone who has an idea for a design is welcome to join in — experienced designers just like aspiring artists. Of course, it wasn’t any different this time around.
For this edition, creative folks from all across the globe once again got their ideas flowing to bring some good vibes to your screens. You’ll find their wallpapers compiled below, along with a selection of timeless April favorites from our archives that are just too good to be forgotten. A huge thank-you to everyone who shared their designs with us this month — you’re smashing!
If you too would like to get featured in one of our upcoming wallpapers posts, please don’t hesitate to submit your design. We can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with! Happy April!
April bursts with color, joy, and the magic of new beginnings. As spring awakens, Easter fills the air with wonder — bunnies paint playful masterpieces on eggs, and laughter weaves through cherished traditions. It’s a season to embrace warmth, kindness, and the simple beauty of blooming days. — Designed by LibraFire from Serbia.
It’s April, and we’re heading to Tanzania with Jane Goodall, her chimpanzees, and her reflection that we are all important: ‘Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
Our April calendar needs not mark any special occasion — April itself is a reason to celebrate. It was a breeze creating this minimal, pastel-colored calendar design with a custom lettering font and plant pattern for the ultimate spring feel. — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
We all look forward to the awakening of a life that spreads its wings after a dormant winter and opens its petals to greet us. Long live spring, long live life. — Designed by LibraFire from Serbia.
‘Sweet spring is your time is my time is our time for springtime is lovetime and viva sweet love,’ wrote E. E. Cummings. And we have a question for you: Is there anything more refreshing, reviving, and recharging than nature in blossom? Let it inspire us all to rise up, hold our heads high, and show the world what we are made of. — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
The moment when you just walk and your imagination fills up your mind with thoughts. — Designed by Gal Shir from Israel.
Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.
Designed by Xenia Latii from Berlin, Germany.
“‘We’re all equal before a wave.’ (Laird Hamilton)” — Designed by Shawna Armstrong from the United States.
“This month is International Guitar Month! Time to get out your guitar and play. As a graphic designer/illustrator seeing all the variations of guitar shapes begs to be used for a fun design. Search the guitar shapes represented and see if you see one similar to yours, or see if you can identify some of the different styles that some famous guitarists have played (BTW, Prince’s guitar is in there and purple is just a cool color).” — Designed by Karen Frolo from the United States.
We love the art direction, story, and overall cinematography of the ‘Wildest Dreams’ music video by Taylor Swift. It inspired us to create this illustration. Hope it will look good on your desktops. — Designed by Kasra Design from Malaysia.
“Spring is finally here with its sweet Sakura flowers, which remind me of my trip to Japan.” — Designed by Laurence Vagner from France.
Designed by MasterBundles from the United States.
“A tribute to Hans Christian Andersen. Happy Birthday!” — Designed by Roxi Nastase from Romania.
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
March 26 was Solitude Day. To celebrate it, here is the picture about the loneliest house in the world. It is a real house, I found it on Youtube. — Designed by Vlad Gerasimov from Georgia.
“Inspired by the Black Forest, which is beginning right behind our office windows, so we can watch the perpetual circle of nature when we take a look outside.” — Designed by Nils Kunath from Germany.
“It is very common that it rains in April. This year, I am not sure… But whatever… we are just prepared!” — Designed by Verónica Valenzuela from Spain.
Designed by Tazi Design from Australia.
Spring is here! Crocodiles search the hot and stay in the river. — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
“Spring and fresh herbs always feel like they compliment each other. Keeping it light and fresh with this wallpaper welcomes a new season!” — Designed by Susan Chiang from the United States.
Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.
We walked to Oz with our friends. The road is long, but we follow the yellow bricks. Are you coming with us? — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
Designed by Rachel from the United States.
Celebrate National Dolphin Day on April 14th by acknowledging the captivating beauty and importance of dolphins in our oceans! — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.
“Everything would be more fun if a little alien had the controllers.” — Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.
“Some pretty flowers and spring time always make for a good day.” — Designed by Amalia Van Bloom from the United States.
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
Designed by Rio Creativo from Poland.
Designed by Design Studio from India.
“Missing my hometown’s delicious ‘Kai See Hor Fun’ (in Cantonese) that literally translates to ‘Shredded Chicken Flat Rice Noodles’. It is served in a clear chicken and prawn soup with chicken shreds, prawns, spring onions, and noodles.” — Designed by Lew Su Ann from Brunei.
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