I've learned over the years to always keep a small note pad and pen to write and sketch ideas down because there are always ideas in front of us that we sometimes fail to see. Sometimes I gain inspiration and ideals from simply walking down the street or even looking at the ads on the side of the bus while I am sitting at a red light. There are always ideas around us. I tend to get my big "Ah Ha" moment when time is vastly approaching towards the deadline. As much as I hate this process, it always seems to work for me. I know that it is very bad but it is something that I continue to work on to perfect my time management skills.
When I am stuck on a project or simply can't think of anything to start a concept, I simply take a break and listen to music. I also browse through a few blogs that often post about art, music, architecture and fashion. Also I look at different pieces of artwork to draw my inspiration especially for color combinations. Coming from an art background, I often have a difficult time putting the artist side down to focus on the designer side, In hopes to come up with a clear and precise concept.
As for logo designs, I just simply take a few hours or maybe a day to simply sketch out different concepts that come to mind. Sometimes you have to do the "cliche"research of other logo designs that are similar to what your client is looking for.. That can be a good and bad thing. Good because you are aware of what's out there and bad because you will get stuck on something that has already been done.
Here is a website that you all may like:
www.thecoolhunter.net
The Cool Hunter has a variety of categories for you to view. Also the designers and artist that are published are from around the world.
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