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What happens when you stop trying to make something new and start reimagining something old?
Lately I’ve been feeling a little uninspired, so I’ve been reconnecting with nature instead of chasing novelty.
I’m experimenting with turning nature paintings from The Met Open Access collection into ASCII mixed-media pieces.
Even as paintings, nature removes the pressure to be “original” and replaces it with curiosity.
Where do you turn when you need to reconnect with your creative process?
Inspired by Enigmatriz
Reimagining over creating is such an underrated approach. Those ASCII collage pieces have such a moody and layered feel to them. Really love this direction!
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So between client projects this week, I've been exploring how to make complex concepts feel immediate, gradients, motion, visual systems that turn abstract ideas into something meaningful.
Super work
how often do we actually look outside of our design bubble for inspiration?
it’s so easy to reach for the obvious references. we’re all guilty of typing ‘landing page’ into Pinterest when we’re designing a landing page, but i always find that the best sources of inspiration come from elsewhere. lately i’ve been feeling very inspired by spring and all the lovely things that come with it!
what’s inspiring you at the moment? 🌸
Love this! lately, I’ve been finding inspiration in cooking , looking for recipes to actually trying them out. also watching culinary shows is super fun too; it’s cool seeing how much art goes into it, and how passionate people are. Definitely makes me think about looking beyond the usual design bubble!
Hey! Do you feel this too? 🌞
It’s only the fourth day of spring and coincidentally the fourth day of sun where I am. But the shift is sooo tangible!
Even as we sit in front of screens and work in artificial light in our small concrete boxes, our bodies and creative energy respond to nature more than we admit
With the return of sunlight and warmth, there’s more energy and more desire to create. It feels like waking up together with nature
So here’s a gentle reminder:
✦ step outside in the first half of the day and let the sun touch your face
✦ listen to the birds and wind instead of headphones
✦ open your windows and let spring into the room
✦ pause in the evening and watch the sunset
Sometimes that’s all it takes to recharge your creative battery🔋✨
I definitely feel this. Even working mostly behind screens, a few minutes of real sunlight or stepping outside can completely reset focus and creativity. It’s interesting how much our energy shifts with the seasons.
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