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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? 🌸
Spring for sure is best season of all! best for cycling and gardening! 😀
yess I really need to get out and sort my garden out, but it's gone very grey and wet outside again here in the UK :(
Totally agree the best inspiration often comes from outside our usual design bubble. Right now, I’m finding it in nature and everyday motion around me.
oo I wanna hear more about what you mean by everyday motion!
Completely agree. Some of the best design inspiration comes from outside design itself — nature, architecture, photography, even packaging. It often leads to more original ideas than just browsing landing page galleries.
i love photography as a source of inspo especially!
I love this, so much fun @Cara Ellis 🔥
thanks Ismel!!
creative!
Honestly this is such a good reminder. Nature, fashion, architecture, film stills... the best design refs are never in a design tool.
for sure!! film is a huuuge one for me
Lovely
That is so true! I am also in loveeeee with flowers and spring recently and tho I have to design a dashboard, all I think if is spring colors and textures lmao.
so cute, you'll have to share some of your spring-coloured designs!
Guilty of the Pinterest landing page search 😅 Lately architecture and old book typography have been pulling me in. The colors in your moodboard are gorgeous!
ooo I'd love to hear your old book recommendations- I love an antique typeface!
This was so fun
That's incredible @Cara Ellis, love the work !
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!
omg I love this! I'm doing a lot of baking at the moment so can definitely relate to that. fave recipe??
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March is hereee! as we step into this new season, I've felt my energy and creativity shift in a big way. Have you felt it too?👀
Maybe it's the seasonal depression finally leaving my body. Maybe it's the fact that I've seen more sun in the past four days than I have in weeks🥲. Or maybe it's just that spring always makes me feel like I'm stepping into a new version of myself, blooming alongside nature🌱
That shift has been showing up in my work too. I've been feeling so much more inspired lately, which has helped tremendously with making progress on my current client work.
I made this collage as a way to capture where my head is right now. What I'm feeling and what I'm looking forward to!
What does this time of year bring up for you? Are you feeling the shift too?
yesss, I'm turning 33 on 03/14, my fav month as you can tell @Serena Tyrrell 😄
Redesigning Lading page of a interior design tool, my goal is clear communication of the USP/features and ofcourse, a modern design!
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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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