Sometimes you have a small project that doesn't require working with a designer but you still want to create a professional looking design. These are my favorite resources for finding high-quality assets and creating polished designs on a budget.
1. Unsplash
Unsplash.com is a collection of freely usable images. According to the site, it has "Over 1 million free high-resolution images brought to you by the world’s most generous community of photographers." You can save images to use later, create curated collections, or browse collections that other users have made. All of the photos are free to use, even for commercial projects. The only thing they ask in return is that you attribute the photographer where applicable.
2. The Noun Project
Thenounproject.com contains "Over 2 Million curated icons, created by a global community." Just type what you're looking for into the search bar and you can browse a selection of user-created icons to download for free. Similar to Unsplash, The Noun Project requires attribution for the makers. You can also subscribe for a small annual fee to opt out of attribution.
3. Canva
Canva.com is a free, online tool for creating designs based on customizable templates which allow you to "Design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of beautiful layouts." For a small monthly subscription you can even upload your brand assets and custom fonts so they're always available.
Happy designing, and keep me in mind for all of your more complex design needs!