Posted by admin | Posted in Creativity | Posted on 10-08-2008
Public opinion can often sway the trends in design. As a designer do you let it sway you?
If you’re concerned with keeping on the cusp of modern style, it should. Where do you find inspiration and ideas for the latest design trends? All around you!
Inspiration can be found anyway, but keeping an eye out trends takes active observation.
There are tons of ways to gather ideas, here’s some of my favorites:
1. Any time I take a road trip, those who travel with me are constantly bombarded with the oohs and aahs that come from my seat. Billboards are one of my favorite sources for current trends.
2. Business signs also make a great impact on the design world. What better way to keep an eye on successful logo design then checking out the new businesses going up in your city?
3. When we try out a new restaraunt or see new branding at an old one, I make it a point to grab a business card. I collect these business cards in a 3 ring binder with trading card sleeves. When I need ideas, I look through the binder at the cards I’ve collected.
4. Random searches online. Some of the funnest online searches are for candy companies, and other food resources. Often their sites are fun and engaging, with bright colors.
5. Finally, browsing the book covers at Barnes and Noble, or Borders is a great way to see new and exciting designs that big name authors and large publishing houses.
Wherever you find your inspiration, just be sure to take the time to get the most of it!
Ya, i agree billboards are a great place to look for new designs. I also really like looking through magazines for ideas, skip the articles read the ads. lol.