Top 10 for Design Inspiration

Tired of the Same Ole Thing? Not Feeling Inspired?

Time to Design and You Have No Idea What To Do? 

10 Ways to Get Great Inspiration for the Design!

1. Books. There are thousands and thousands of books on any given topic that you could think of, if not, you may be the very one to write on the topic!
2. Websites.  Look at what others are doing in Design and Communications.
3. Music.  Music not only can inspire you but look at the album covers and the inside of the cover.
4. Magazines.  Look at Magazines (do not limit yourself to magazines specific on design)
5. Prior Periods.  Artwork and design has evolved throughout the years.  Look at the overall history of Artwork.
6. Artists and Designers. Consider the artwork of other artists and designers. How do they integrate contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity?
7. Nature.  Get outside during the morning, day, or night!  Get out and about. 
8. Buildings.  Look at the structure of buildings.  Look at the architecture and get inspired.
9. Shopping.   You can find anything while shopping and design is definitely close by.  Look at shopping bags, products, wrappings, advertisements, etc.
10. Social Networking. Look what others are doing and saying regarding artwork, communication, and design.