Custom Logo and Graphics Design Inspiration Ideas
Many people think you need to be creative all the time to be in a creative field. I don’t believe so. I know I really do pretty well and I do not think that the creativity is leaking out of me. I think I’ve just become good at developing ways to find inspiration when i want it so that I can create great custom graphics and art logos for myself and my clients.
Down the road — When you’re driving downtown have a look at the art logos and colors you see in the business as you drive by. Most of these businesses will YETI Custom Logo have hired a professional to create the graphics you see on display and they are great sources of ideas for your next product. Have a look at the shapes, colors, fonts and the feeling you get when you view each image. Consider taking out a video camera and video taping as you drive by with your own personal comments (as long as you are not also driving the vehicle, of course! ).
Newspapers & Magazines — I was inside my local library the other day and I picked up a couple of local magazines. One was this town activity guide and is a journal about local living. Each had plenty of graphics and ads that we could look at for ideas and inspiration. Collect your favorite magazines or a selection of different types if you serve clients and you’ll will have plenty to draw from when you’re stumped.
Popular Websites — Of course you’ll want to look online for sources of web page graphics design ideas. If you’re working on a particular product then look up keywords related to assembling your shed and see what sites come up. Pay attention to the colors and the art logos you find on these sites. Also many popular sites have ads that you can try. The great thing about looking at ads is that people often have these professionally designed as well so they’re often great sources of quality ideas and inspiration.
Nature and the Outside World — Sometimes being stuck at a computer isn’t the best way to get inspired. Nature is filled with beautiful shapes, colors and materials. If you’re needing a new idea take a drive or go for a walk, you’re sure to think of new ways to design web graphics that you never would have thought if without drawing from natural beauty. Now, you can also go to a city and draw on your surroundings for colors, shapes and of course plenty of marketing you see.
Your Graphics Design Inspiration Book — One thing I’ve wanted to do for a while is to manufacture a binder filled with graphics that invigorate me. Also, in this book I’d add a section for the design techniques I can use to create different effects. You see, there are so many ways to create graphics that sometimes we forget certain techniques when we need them. I know that’s how it works for me, anyway. My suggestion is to get a binder and a bunch of clear linen protectors and then just start collecting graphics you like. Organize them as you go into different categories as they fit the bill.
Many people think you need to be creative all the time to be in a creative field. I don’t believe so. I know I really do pretty well and I do not think that the creativity is leaking out of me. I think I’ve just become good at developing ways to find inspiration when i…