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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 Blooms And Easter Joy
“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.
Walking Among Chimpanzees
“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.
Eggcited
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
2001
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
Swing Into Spring
“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.
Spring Awakens
“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.
Inspiring Blossom
“‘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.
Dreaming
“The moment when you just walk and your imagination fills up your mind with thoughts.” — Designed by Gal Shir from Israel.
Clover Field
Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.
Rainy Day
Designed by Xenia Latii from Berlin, Germany.
A Time For Reflection
“‘We’re all equal before a wave.’ (Laird Hamilton)” — Designed by Shawna Armstrong from the United States.
Purple Rain
“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.
Wildest Dreams
“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.
Sakura
“Spring is finally here with its sweet Sakura flowers, which remind me of my trip to Japan.” — Designed by Laurence Vagner from France.
April Fox
Designed by MasterBundles from the United States.
Fairytale
“A tribute to Hans Christian Andersen. Happy Birthday!” — Designed by Roxi Nastase from Romania.
Coffee Morning
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
The Loneliest House In The World
“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.
The Perpetual Circle
“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.
Ready For April
“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.
Happy Easter
Designed by Tazi Design from Australia.
In The River
“Spring is here! Crocodiles search the hot and stay in the river.” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.
Springtime Sage
“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.
Citrus Passion
Designed by Nathalie Ouederni from France.
Walking To The Wizard
“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.
Hello!
Designed by Rachel from the United States.
Oceanic Wonders
“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.
Playful Alien
“Everything would be more fun if a little alien had the controllers.” — Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.
Good Day
“Some pretty flowers and spring time always make for a good day.” — Designed by Amalia Van Bloom from the United States.
April Showers
Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.
Fusion
Designed by Rio Creativo from Poland.
Do Doodling
Designed by Design Studio from India.
Ipoh Hor Fun
“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.
