Hopefully, if I can use this space to help inspire myself, it may help inspire some other folks to be more creative.
feel free to email me with any cool inspirational stories you might have.
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWhat has been your most successful means of garnering new business?
From an interview with Dave Fletcher by HOW
The best way to generate new business is to continually produce the best work you can for existing clients. Positive word of mouth is exponentially more powerful than a dozen "million dollar" promotional ideas. Create evangelists of your agency/studio by going the extra mile for existing clients. What's your sure fire cure for creative blocks?
From an interview with Dave Fletcher by HOW
Having a good sketch/idea book is important. It's always positive to step away from the computer and look inside your sketchbook to revisit some old, albeit "fresh" ideas.
Also, a good digital camera is a great way to capture a memento/color/visual that you may not have time to sketch or document quickly. Carry one always in your pocket or bag.
Turning your guitar up to 11 never hurts, either.
Inspiration from your surroundings
Stumble Upon
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You may be surprised...
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news and inspiration for web designers
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fresh and tasty from my del.icio.us
Fetching RSS feed... please stand by// Inspiration-Inducing Books
Delicious
The title says it all. Over the last 20 years London-based design studio Stylorouge has created plenty of inspiration-inducing stuff in the music biz.
Design Is...Words, Things, People, Buildings, and Places at Metropolis
I love this collection of essays from Metropolis Magazine. In fact, get yourself a subscription to Metropolis too.
Design Research: Methods and Perspectives
Learn various methods of creative research.
Device: file under: art, commercial
Pure eye candy from illustrator Rian Hughes
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