Inspiration

All of us get inspired by something. Here is what sets my mood for creativity:

Stock.XCHNG

The images on this site are absolutely fabulous. Taken by professional and amateur photographers alike the sheer wealth of imagery is intoxicating.

Here are some of my favorite recent photos from the site. I have retouched some of them. Taken with permission from the photographers.

  • tree
  • barn
  • black swan
  • wing span
  • dntn_toronto
  • stormy field
  • mexican sunflower
  • leaping dog
  • road trip
  • dusk dntn vancouver
  • central park ny
  • mabry mill north carolina
  • green tree python

Print Magazine

It was love at first sight with this publication. It was the Regional Design Annual in 2003 that got me hooked and I haven't turned back since.

Here is a small clipping of my favorite ads to make the pages of Print:

  • altoids strong
  • manhattan rent
  • running

Communication Arts Magazine

At the same time I discovered Print, the 2003 Advertising Annual issue of Communication Arts was on display. Also a great collection of inspirational artwork and advertising.

  • bike lock
  • squeezy
  • lego

Typography

I've always been fascinated by how the same words can have more than one meaning depending on how they look.

Take a look at this example of how typeface makes for an interesting variation of a music video:

Readings

  • Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: A Guide to Creating Great Ads ~ Luke Sullivan