Winter Blues: How Are Those New Year Design Inspirations Coming?
Well, we’re quickly moving into the New Year (which I believe is meant to be synonymous with resolutions, diet fads, “what’s going to be hot” lists, and a whole lot of get up and go)! It sure is invigorating, but when you live in a city where winter is characterized by sub-zero temperatures and buckets of snow, as I do here in Chicago, you may just feel like hibernating.
In an effort to rectify those dreary, and less-than-inspired desires, I thought I’d offer up a few of my go-to sources (listed alphabetically) for keeping my mind alert and my design juices flowing, The best part? They’re only a point and click away.
An extension of the A+D search platform Designer Pages, 3ring provides daily reviews on the newest and trendiest products in the design world. Follow @designerpages (http://twitter.com/#!/designerpages).
As Print Magazine’s design blog, Imprint functions as my daily reminder to continue developing a graphic language in my sketch book, and it extends my view of the design world beyond the built environment. Follow @Printmag (http://twitter.com/#!/printmag).
This is my absolute favorite twitter feed related to the A+D Industry. The feed sends out any and all relevant information pertaining to industry events and trends, plus it feels fun and personal. Follow @IIDA_HQ (http://twitter.com/#!/IIDA_HQ)
From the collaborative studio of Bruce Mau Design, this very fun TumblR page is filled with links, pictures, quotes, and videos that never fail to make me smile. Follow @brucemaudesign (http://twitter.com/#!/brucemaudesign).
What Web sites, tweets, feeds, and blogs provide you with daily design inspiration? What makes them so special for you? Share the with me in the comments below!
–Brittany Hahn
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Brittany,
LOVE these resources – thank you for sharing!
Two of my fave blogs that serve as inspiration are:
http://www.retaillove.com/
http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/
Stop by the diva sometime soon – we'd love to hear from you!
-Heather
Hope to make it on that list next time around. We've only launched last year but I think we're a pretty great resource for designers and design lovers with inspiring blogs, product catalog and directories for designers and artisans. Have a look http://www.modenus.com