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Best Outdoor Billboard Mockups in 2025

19/09/2025
• 5 min read

Outdoor design really lives in the city. Billboards hanging over busy streets, posters on textured walls, glowing screens next to storefronts - they all shape how people meet design in everyday life. A flat presentation can’t capture that feeling, but the right mockup makes it real.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best outdoor mockups for 2025. Each one gives a different way to show your work in the urban environment - from big billboard moments to small street posters.

Urban billboard mockup at night with glowing blue screen and portrait poster. Realistic outdoor advertising design by Wannathis
Urban billboard mockup at dusk with gradient background – mockup by Wannathis

We’re kicking things off with our own set at Wannathis. The mockup above shows a billboard at dusk - clean lines, soft reflections, and that mix of natural light and city glow. It has that calm, urban vibe that works well for projects where you want the design to feel grounded in a real environment.

The full set actually includes 16 mockups - both vertical and horizontal - so it’s easy to match your project to the right format. The reflections and textures give each frame a natural, urban aesthetics that make the design feel like it’s already out there in the city.

Digital billboard mockup in subway station near escalator

This mockup shows a tall digital screen and a poster placed next to an escalator in a subway station. The concrete walls and industrial lighting give it a raw, urban feel that works well for bold, modern campaigns. You can also tweak details if needed - like adjusting the opacity of reflections depending on your artwork, or changing the LED particles to make them more or less visible.

Outdoor A-frame board mockup in front of coffee shop entrance

Right outside a café entrance, a sidewalk A-frame board sets the stage. The daylight, textured pavement, and the glimpse of someone walking into the café in the background make the scene feel lively and real. It’s a natural pick for branding, menus, or campaigns that want to capture a casual, friendly street vibe.

Digital screen mockup inside subway train with creative design

A digital screen placed in the subway car wall shows how design becomes part of the ride. The metallic framing, muted lighting, and close-up view create an authentic underground feel. It’s a solid choice for projects where you want the design to feel like something people naturally notice during their daily rides across the city.

Large billboard mockup on historic building facade

Here’s a large banner stretched across a historic building with tall windows and stone base. The decorative details around the frame add a sense of character, making the design feel more striking against the classical architecture. It’s a good choice when you want your work to stand out in a busy city street but still feel part of the environment.

Urban wall poster mockup with textured background

This mockup shows a set of posters pasted on a worn city wall. You can see traces of graffiti, torn layers of older posters, and marks that give the surface a lived-in look. It’s a nice way to make designs feel grounded in city life, where surfaces always carry their own history.

Vertical street billboard mockup beside scooter and old wall

What makes this setup interesting is the balance between digital and everyday life. The screen brings in a modern element, while the aged wall and the scooter remind you of the city’s pace outside. The result is a grounded, familiar scene where your work feels naturally placed.

Double billboard mockup at night with illuminated screens – mockup by Wannathis

Two billboards side by side, glowing in the night and giving designs plenty of room to shine. The soft lighting makes the scene feel calm but still eye-catching, so your work looks like it naturally belongs out on the street, even after dark.

It’s also part of the same Wannathis set as the first mockup in this article. We wanted to show how the same collection can capture different moods of the city - and how switching between vertical and horizontal formats changes the story too. So this night view adds another layer to that mix.

Storefront poster mockup on glass window with reflections

Built into a storefront window, this poster frame keeps the design front and center. The simple frame keeps the design front and center, while the glass catches a bit of the street outside - cars, buildings, just everyday city life slipping into the scene. It’s a small touch, but it makes the mockup feel more alive.

Urban billboard mockup on a gray wall with pink gradient background and white sports car passing by

Concrete texture, tree shadows, and a car rushing by - all in one frame. The rough surface of the wall gives the design a bit of grit, while the soft shadows from nearby trees keep it grounded and natural. The passing car adds that extra layer of movement, like the city never really stands still. It’s a scene that makes your work feel alive, part of the everyday street flow.

Vertical outdoor billboard mockup with minimalist gradient design at a bus station during daytime

Waiting for a bus? That’s when people notice this type of billboard. Set right next to the stop, it blends into the rhythm of daily transit — the red roof of the bus, the trees in the background, and a clear stretch of sky above. It’s the kind of placement that catches attention during small pauses in the day, turning a design into something people see without even thinking about it.

Wide city billboard mockup glowing with red and white gradient at night with silhouette of a person walking

The last mockup in our list brings in a moody evening vibe. The glowing billboard softly reflects on the pavement, adding depth to the scene without stealing attention from your design.

You can let the ambiance color adjust to your artwork automatically, and even switch the person or cone on and off, depending on the look you’re going for. A flexible setup that feels easy to work with.

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