From the course: Graphic Design: Insight and Advice
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Where do you find inspiration?
From the course: Graphic Design: Insight and Advice
Where do you find inspiration?
- I find my inspiration all around. We live in, and walk through, a world of design. It's everywhere, on every surface we see. We live in a world of looks. In any industry, in any venue, just wherever you see graphical images and words combined to make a message, just pay attention to it. You know? And there's always things talking to you. I think people who are designers, who like design, are moved by design pretty consciously. A lot of people are not particularly aware of design, which is just fine, 'cause design talks to them, too, but differently. So, just be aware of what you are seeing and why you're liking it, and how it's resonating with you. And study it, see if you can duplicate that. See if you can create a feel similar to the one you're liking. But, influences are everywhere. I see them online. I see them on beautiful websites. Come across a website and it's like, "Wow, awesome", and will that work for my site? Will that work for this project or that project? And why and…
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How did you become the first desktop publisher?10m 29s
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What are some of the biggest challenges you face?1m 41s
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Where do you find inspiration?1m 46s
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What is your advice for the new designer using typography?3m 33s
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How do you look at a layout?4m 40s
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Do you have a checklist when things are going south?4m 16s
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What to keep in mind when thinking about logos?2m 15s
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How do you set up a color palette?1m 30s
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How do you keep your work fresh?1m 53s
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Have you ever been shocked by a design?2m 41s
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What would you like new designers to know?1m 45s
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