Just a thought: are we all using the same design inspiration and not realizing it?

I mean, I was browsing through some portfolios and they all had similar layouts and fonts. It's kinda scary how uniform everything is getting. Maybe it's just me, but I think we need to dig deeper for unique stuff. Like, check out art from different cultures or even street signs for new ideas.

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linda_hunt218d ago

What about looking at patterns in nature, like tree bark or leaf veins? When my work started feeling stale, I began sketching from things like cracked pavement and woven baskets. Those organic lines led me to create more uneven, interesting layouts. I stopped relying on popular design sites for a while. Instead, I visited a local history museum and studied old hand-drawn maps. That shift helped me see spacing and decoration in a totally new way.

holly_webb3d ago

Oh wow, that museum idea is so good! My grandma had these old curtains with faded floral prints, and I used to stare at the way the vines curled around when I was bored. Totally stole that lazy, wandering line for a logo once and it just felt more alive than anything I made on the computer. There's something about real stuff your eyes can follow that just beats scrolling forever.

the_nathan8d ago

Your method reminds me of that book on organic design, @linda_hunt21.