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Taglist for "Inspiration"

Transform Creative Ideas into Stunning Designs
Dec 10, 2009

There are at present a multitude of websites showcasing a delectable array of inspirational material, (more aptly termed as ‘showcases’ or ‘lists’) within the realms of the design fraternity. While these trusted repositories of wonderful resources are an indispensible part of the creative process (one would be “inspirationally naked” without them!), designers need to understand how to translate “clipboard” ideas into compelling visual masterpieces. Turning great ideas into an even greater design requires an understanding of creative ideas and how to harness them effectively. In this article I develop a guideline on transforming design-related conceptual ideas into a well furnished design product. 

 

 

 

A Primer on Keeping the Creative Flame Alive
Dec 6, 2009

Ever felt trapped in an insipid rut devoid of creative inspiration? Every designer has faced his/her fair share of barren spates – phases which remain unproductive, lacklustre and rather stagnant. Creativity remains a valuable commodity in the design industry, a prized asset that, if used carefully, can reap substantial professional gains. This article aims to unravel the ways in which to preserve and nurture creativity amongst design practitioners. How can the all-discerning designer keep that creative flame alive even during periods of perceived dormancy? Read on to find out.

 

 

 

Designers & Vampires – The Creative Mind
Dec 2, 2009

Designers (including members of the creative industry in general) are a supernatural breed. Their craft involves the production of mind-bogglingly creative elements that outlive the test of time (as the overused aphorism goes, “great designs are timeless”), outmanoeuvre the rigidity of mass standardization (designers have a ‘knack’ for evolving certain aesthetic conventions) and outperform industry competition.

 

What Emotional Vibe Does Your Website Exude?
Nov 9, 2009

Today’s subject matter takes us in the direction of the emotional complexities behind visual design, a topic that remains surprisingly under-analyzed in the field of web design. A year ago, I had the privilege of participating in an academic research movement on youth emotional attitudes towards specific websites on the internet. A select group of youth were nominated randomly for the study and asked to account for their sense of emotional engagement (or disengagement) with certain elements of visual design/culture. They were tasked to keep personal journals detailing their emotional experiences online (a profoundly abstract assignment indeed!). The results were quite astounding.