· FabLab Westharima Team · DIY · 3 min read
[Free & Commercial Use OK] Illustration Material Collection Sites for Business Use
Carefully selected free illustration material sites useful for making things. Icons, event materials, border lines, stamp materials, all available for commercial use.
When making things, free illustrations and materials are a grateful resource that can be used faster than drawing them yourself. When creating data for laser cutters or 3D printers, I spend considerable time searching for materials each time, so I’ve compiled free illustration material collection sites useful for FabLab.
⚠️ Please Read This【Important】
Always Check the Terms of Use
Even if materials are free, not following the terms of use may result in copyright infringement. Pay special attention to the following points:
- ✅ Commercial Use Permission: Can you use it for products you sell?
- ✅ Credit Attribution: Do you need to mention the creator or site name?
- ✅ Modification Rights: Can you edit or modify the materials?
- ✅ Usage Limits: Is there a limit on the number of materials you can use?
- ✅ Prohibited Actions: Redistribution, selling the materials themselves, etc.
About This Article’s Information
- This article was created based on the terms of use as of the end of May 2021
- Terms of use may change without notice
- Always check the latest terms of use on each site yourself before using
To Avoid Trouble
- If you have any questions, we recommend contacting the site operator directly
- Be especially careful to check the terms when using for commercial purposes
Site Comparison Table
| Site Name | Material Type | File Formats | Terms of Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICOOON MONO | Monochrome Icons | JPG, PNG, AI, EPS | No credit required / Commercial use OK |
| EVENTs Design | Event & Seasonal | JPG, PNG, AI | Up to 20 free / Commercial use OK |
| FREE LINE DESIGN | Border Lines (400+) | JPG, PNG, AI | No credit required / Commercial use OK |
| Hanko de Asobu | Stamp Style | PNG (Transparent) | No credit required / Commercial use OK |
Site Details
ICOOON MONO
A material distribution site where you can download monochrome icon materials created by TopeconHeroes for commercial use for free. Provided in JPG, PNG, Illustrator, and EPS (vector data), freely usable without credit notation or permission, as long as you don’t violate the conditions of use.
FabLab Usage Examples: Engrave icons on products with laser engraving, decorations for 3D printing data creation, design for signs and plates
EVENTs Design
A site that distributes illustration materials for events such as Christmas, New Year, Halloween, and other seasonal events created by “TOPECONHEROES Dayama” for free. Provided in JPG, PNG, and Illustrator, up to 20 materials can be used for free.
FabLab Usage Examples: Create seasonal event decorations, make event coasters and plates with laser cutter, design material for original goods
FREE LINE DESIGN
A site where you can download over 400 border line and line materials. Provided in JPG, PNG, and Illustrator (vector data), commercial use available.
FabLab Usage Examples: Add frames and decorative lines with laser engraving, design elements for signs and plates, design for business cards and cards
Hanko de Asobu
A free transparent PNG eraser stamp material site. No link required, no usage report required, no credit notation required, commercial use OK.
FabLab Usage Examples: Create stamp-style designs with laser engraving, decorations for original goods, engraving designs on wood or acrylic
Summary & Impressions
- When making things, “free illustrations and materials are a grateful resource” that can be used faster than drawing them yourself
- Searching for free illustrations and materials takes considerable time each time
- Terms of use may change, so when actually using illustration materials, read the terms of use of each site carefully before using
