Finding Inspiration for Your Web Design Projects

Finding Inspiration for Your Web Design Projects

Many times, I'm sure you've found yourself staring blankly at your computer screen with no motivation to complete a lingering project. You have this particular project that needs to be completed as of yesterday, but the ideas and the creativity have left your normally jubilant fingertips. If you're someone whose profession is solely based on the computer, whether it is web design or writing articles, I'm sure you can relate well to these feelings.

It's important to remember that we all hit dead-ends. Every great singer or songwriter has had to step back from time-to-time, and get a whole new grasp on their ideas. So don't worry, this is quite normal.

So where do you get inspiration? That, really, can come from anywhere. A song, a book cover, other designer's websites, there are many options here. You may just find the right thing that gives you exactly what you've been missing, but be warned! Don't spend too much time browsing or else you will have wasted your entire day. Just keep in mind that you're looking for inspiration, not to catch up on daily gossip.

On a good day, another person's website design can be really beneficial to your motivation but on a not-so-good day, they tend to blend in and start looking the same which will only leave you starring at that blank screen for a longer time. When this happens, here is what you should do:

1. Jump around: Yes, just like House of Pain said it, "Jump Up, Jump Up and Get Down." If you're sitting at your desk or computer screen all day long, you need to move. Get out from behind the screen, walk around, go outside, stretch and clear your mind. Whatever you decide to do, just make sure it involves moving.

2. Observe some art: Being a web designer, you look at a lot of technical savvy designs. Which is what we love, right? But, don't forget about the fundamental art that put us here in the first place. Take a look at Picasso to Escher, or even some non-professional photographs. Notice the lines, angles and colors. This can be very beneficial to you and help to shed some light on that new project you've yet to complete.

3. Just start over: I know it sounds terrible, but sometimes you just don't have a choice. Take whatever you've been working on and chuck it. There are times when you end up thinking about the overall picture way too much and those thoughts will get in the way of your ability to complete it. If you're not inclined to this tip, then the other alternative is to just stop for a while and come back to the project later, after you've had some time to clear your head.

Always remember, that roadblocks are common and can and do happen to everyone, especially if you're in a creative field like web design. But, don't let it stop you from doing your best. Just take a break and resume it again later.

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