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Old 04-02-2007, 11:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How do u guys find an inspiration for designing the site , its very hard for me to find any new inspiration these days , most of my site look a like because every time i design a site , the same idea comes into my mind.

Where do u guys find more and more ideas and new creative inpirations for your sites ?
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I sit away from the computer and I have a glass of wine and I try to think outside of the box. As if I was someone else. I like to not think from my perspective but from others.
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If I am really stuck in a rut its always good to do as randle says, step away from the computer for a little bit and look at the world around you for inspiration. Anything from advertising, to newspapers, to packaging whenever I go shopping. Anything designed by designers can add a different perspective to your project.

Also, I have a folder in my bookmarks labeled inspiration, its mostly websites of designers i like... or photography websites such as [daily dose of imagery]

This sort of thing just gets your head thinking creatively but not specifically about one design you have to do. Read a quick tutorial and try a new technique, it will eventually incorporate itself into your designs.
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How do u guys find an inspiration for designing the site , its very hard for me to find any new inspiration these days , most of my site look a like because every time i design a site , the same idea comes into my mind.

Where do u guys find more and more ideas and new creative inpirations for your sites ?
When I'm in limbo, I usually get out and relax to get refreshed. Sometimes I go to the beach and feel the breeze or bike the hills.

When I need inspiration real quick, I think about the purpose of a site. If it's about nature, I play around with green and structures of roots, branches, or leaf venations.

I also carry around a cheap digital camera and shoot anything that interests me. You'd be surprised how photos or the memories they dig up can provide inspiration.
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OK , but what if you dont have that much time in your hand , if you have to submit the site in very less time and you have reached the deadline , than what will you do
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OK , but what if you dont have that much time in your hand , if you have to submit the site in very less time and you have reached the deadline , than what will you do
Cheat! :D lol

OK, I'm giving away one of my secrets, albeit I know a lot others are doing it to. I copy, and integrate, the design of others. You know, take 1 element here and another element there and tweak everything until it suits my purpose.

Open Web Design - Download Free Web Design Templates has plenty of designs and templates to choose from. However, I have to say that I believe in giving credit where it is due.
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If I don't have that much time on my hands then guess what? I'm stuck at the computer until I figure the crap out. Thats where you have to force your brain to work for you.
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I think what 10cent said is not that bad , you can always get ispired by others design.
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This page is a gospel, look under the section ' inspiration ' that should cater for all your needs!
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I sit away from the computer and I have a glass of wine and I try to think outside of the box. As if I was someone else. I like to not think from my perspective but from others.
Are you sure you don't get your inspiration from the wine?! LOL It's generally good for helping one "think outside the box," depending on how much you drink. ;)
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