Yes, yes, another new column…

I thought it would be appropriate to start showing a bit of my design process, and how I use the different inspirations I find on here and in life. So here it goes:

This past week or so I’ve been designing a little self-promotion piece, and this is a small part of the larger project. For this, I was inspired by the type treatment in this poster. When finding inspiration it’s important to be inspired, rather than imitate. I know it’s hard, and I’m not one to judge, as I’ve accidentally been in fault of this (You know sometimes when you see something totally rad, and then forget about it for a while. One day you get a ‘brilliant’ design idea, and create something totally unique, and then see what you were secretly inspired by in the first place? –yeah, that happens, and it’s part of the design process). Being strategic in thinking and concept is important, and just try any keep that in mind when you start creating. We all make these mistakes, so being thoughtful about what you’re doing will help you from this imitation. Happy designing everyone!

Pattern on top by Brittany Burton