Brighten Up Someone’s May (2020 Wallpapers Edition)

May is here! And even though the current situation makes this a different kind of May, with a new routine and different things on our minds as in the years before, luckily some things never change. Like the fact that we start into the new month with some fresh inspiration.

Since more than nine years already, we challenge you, the design community, to get creative and produce wallpaper designs for our monthly posts. No matter if you’re into lettering, illustration, or photography, the wallpapers are an opportunity to create a small artwork and share it with people across the globe — to inspire them, to make them smile, or just to cater for some beautiful eye candy.

In this collection, you’ll find their wallpapers for May 2020. They come in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. As a bonus goodie, we also added some favorites from our archives at the end of the post — because, well, some things are just too good to be forgotten. A big thank-you to everyone who participated this time around! Enjoy!

• All images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper,
• We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.

Today, Yesterday, Or Tomorrow

“During the last few months we have experienced significant and profound changes in our lifestyle and work habits due to the pandemic. One of the most signifcant changes is how we relate to time. Our day to day blurs as we try to make the best of this situation while hoping for a better tomorrow. While working on my daily lettering practice, I lost track of time and thought what day is it today? From there, I wondered if it was today, yesterday, or tomorrow. The rest followed as I kept thinking how time and routine or the new routine of being home blurs the days for each of us.” — Designed by Alma Hoffmann from the United States.

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• with calendar: 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1440

Spring Is In The Air

“Spring is the most inspiring time of the year, so I’ve decided to create this wallpaper to celebrate this beautiful season.” — Designed by Hristina Hristova from Bulgaria.

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• with calendar: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 2560x1440

Fly Into Spring

“Spring is the season of new beginnings. I wanted to create something that represents what spring is to me. Right now the sky is full of birds flying and singing. I used that as inspiration for my wallpaper design.” — Designed by Raeanne Seliga from the United States.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440

Hope Shakes The Branches

“The promise of the return of spring feels normal in our new strange and abnormal world.” — Designed by Jeffrey Berg from the United States.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 800x480, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 800x480, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1440

Under The Night Sky

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440

Stay Safe And Don’t Hoard!

“Let’s try to make the best of this situation and have a laugh every now and then!” — Designed by Westie Vibes from Portugal.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 800x600, 1024x1024, 1280x720, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 800x600, 1024x1024, 1280x720, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 2560x1440

Social Distancing

“Unfortunately, this sunny May, we have to think about some things that keep us from enjoying the sun-bathed spring with our loved ones. That is why the theme of this month’s wallpaper is the social distancing that will help us save our Castle Earth from the ferocious dragon that is Coronavirus. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy spring responsibly.” — Designed by LibraFire from Serbia.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440

National Nurses Day

“There’s never been a more important time to recognize and pay thanks to the incredible job that nurses do day in and day out. They are at the frontline of keeping us all safe. We pay thanks and solute you heroes!” — Designed by Ever Increasing Circles from the United Kingdom.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440
• without calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440

Love Yourself

“As the world is facing time self-quarantining, everyone is facing changes. Your body is taking care of you, as it always has and always will. Sometimes, I need to remind myself to love my body. But it’s important, now and always to love yourself. I designed this wallpaper as a reminder to continue loving yourself and spread the message about body positivity.” — Designed by Autumn Bohner from the United States.

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• with calendar: 320x480, 640x480,