How we reimagined search on Savee: our design process
When we started we had one simple vision: make inspiration accessible for everyone. Designers should be able to find what they need, exactly when they need it, so they can move from idea to design as easy as possible. Search is the backbone of that promise.
Why we had to change
Our old search lived on its own page. It worked, but it felt like a detour. Each time you needed a reference you had to leave whatever you were doing, load a new view, and then find your way back. That was not ideal anymore.
So we asked: how can search feel more integrated everywhere on Savee?
And started prototyping ideas right away.
We ended up with an elegant and minimal design that's there when you need it but kept our main design principle to be "invisible" when you don't need it. We think this looks great and most importantly is available from any screen. Whether you’re browsing your boards, building a new one, or just scrolling the feed.
New Explore Tab
We added an Explore tab that shows what designers across Savee are loving right now—most-saved images and fresh finds you might miss otherwise.
Smarter ranking
We rewrote our ranking logic from the ground up. Results now consider freshness, community saves, and visual similarity, so the first row feels instantly useful instead of “close enough.”
Search by image
Paste a URL or upload a file. Savee analyzes the visual language of your image and returns a prompt-like description, then shows visually similar results.
Just drag and drop or paste any image to our search field.
Search by color
You can now search by color too. Just type a color name or paste a HEX code directly into the search bar—Savee will return images that match that tone. Whether you’re building a palette, matching a brand color, or just chasing a mood, it’s one more way to find exactly what you're looking for.
Trending terms
A live list of top searches gives you a peek at what the community is hunting for this week.
Here is a quick tour
We pulled everything together in a short launch video. Take a look.
Give the new search a spin → savee.it
What’s next
This redesign is another step toward our mission to democratize inspiration for every designer. We’ll keep listening, tuning, and shipping improvements—because the better you can search, the faster you can create.
Hope the new experience helps you find exactly what you’re looking for, and maybe something you didn’t know you needed.
Thanks for reading, and as always, let us know what you think.
— Andre
Co-founder, Savee