Design Inspirations: Finding Your Creative North ✨

Why Inspiration Systems Matter

Great work rarely springs from a vacuum. I maintain a living library of references—typography, layout systems, color pairings, icon treatments, and interaction patterns—that I can remix for new contexts.

Sources I Love

• Print archives and editorial magazines for timeless grid logic
• Behance and Dribbble for trend scanning (used sparingly!)
• Wayfinding systems, signage, and packaging IRL for clear hierarchy
• Nature photography for unexpected color harmonies

My Capture → Curate → Create Workflow

1. Capture: quick screenshots, phone photos, or links tagged by theme (grid, serif, contrast)
2. Curate: weekly review to prune and label into moodboards
3. Create: translate 2–3 ideas into a lightweight visual experiment

A Reusable Inspiration Checklist

• Clear visual hierarchy with typographic roles
• Meaningful whitespace and rhythm
• Contrast through size, weight, and color—not just color
• Cohesive iconography style
• Accessible color contrast (WCAG AA+)

Inspiration is a springboard, not a destination. I always adapt for brand, audience, and context.

From Reference to Result

I’ll share case studies on how I turn a 4–6 tile moodboard into a coherent visual direction, including grid, type stack, brand voice, and illustration style.