With an abundance of social media content flooding the internet every day, it can be difficult to sift through the masses. In the plugged-in world of New York tech, it can be especially challenging.
So we’ve put together a lineup of the best Instagram accounts to follow in the community — check them out here:
Why you should follow: If you want to seriously step up your interior design game, 1stdibs’s profile is worth checking out. The company’s platform provides a curated marketplace filled with beautiful furniture and art — which makes for the most stunning photos.
Handle: @Away
Why you should follow: Away’s Instagram features the company’s state of the art suitcases — all around the world. You’ll be planning your next trip immediately.
Handle: @Kickstarter
Why you should follow them: Looking for a cool project to back? This account has you covered.
Handle: @Resy
Why you should follow: Resy helps you book restaurant reservations — and the company’s Instagram is an envy-inducing collection of the best food in the city.
Handle: @shutterstock
Why you should follow: Shutterstock is a global marketplace for images, video and music. This account shares inspiration from the company’s massive collection of over 125 million images submitted by artists around the world.
Handle: @theskimm
Why you should follow: TheSkimm’s Instagram account shows great insight into what it’s actually like to work for the media startup, so if you’re looking for a job there, it’s worth checking out.
Handle: @Architizer
Why you should follow: If you’re at all interested in architecture, you should definitely be following Architizer. The company is the largest database for architecture and sourcing building products, and their #ProjectOfTheDay features some of the coolest structures we’ve ever seen.
Handle: @Artsy
Why you should follow: Artsy is a long-time pioneer at the intersection of technology and art. Their Instagram showcases a mix of the best galleries, pieces and happenings in the art world, and gives you a little history along the way.
Handle: @atlasobscura
Why you should follow: If you come to Instagram for the wanderlust, you should definitely be following Atlas Obscura. The company’s Instagram is a visual guidebook to the world’s most strange and obscure destinations, from art installations in Sweden’s woods to the restricted section of Hogwarts’s library.
Handle: @BarkBox
Why you should follow: Daily photos, videos and memes of adorable dogs. Need we say more?
Handle: @Etsy
Why you should follow: Through Esty’s Instagram account, you can shop from the marketplace’s expansive collection of homemade goods.
Handle: @Foursquare
Why you should follow: While the Foursquare app lets you keep track of your check-ins around the city, Foursquare’s Instagram account will provide you with inspiration for what to eat and do around New York City.
Handle: @Gilt
Why you should follow: If you’re a fan of Gilt deals, following the company’s Instagram will ensure you never miss a bargain.
Handle: @homepolish
Why you should follow: Homepolish has quickly become the go-to service for startup office design. The company’s impressive list of clients include local tech companies like Gilt, Venmo, Mic, ClassPass, Blue Apron and Kickstarter, to name a few. The company also provides a personal service if you’re redesigning your own home, and their Instagram works as an excellent source of inspiration.
Handle: @Infatuation_nyc
Why you should follow: Need to figure out where you’re getting dinner tonight? Look no further.
Handle: @nooklyn
Why you should follow: Nooklyn features its open listings on its Instagram, and if you watch the account’s ‘Stories,’ they’ll even take you on a virtual tour of certain rentals.
Handle: @spring
Why you should follow: Spring is a shopping app with over 1,500 fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. From the company’s Instagram account, you can shop any items in its feed.
Handle: @Thrillist
Why you should follow: You’ll find food to eat, places to go and the best places to visit around New York.
Handle: @Vice
Why you should follow: Vice cross-promotes its stories through its Instagram account — whether it be a Game of Thrones recap or a feature on mermaid subculture.
Handle: @WeWork
Why you should follow: WeWork has locations around the world, and this Instagram account will take you to them.
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