What inspires me?
Short of the Week is a web based film company where people can upload their own short films for a small fee. The videos are then critiqued by the team to see if it's good enough to post. They have a huge range of genres from action and adventure to stop motion. The site reveals so many new film concepts that aren't available in mainstream cinema which I can use to influence my work. The films are all very well produced so I like how the website has revealed these under-the-radar actors and producers/directors.
Vogue is one of the best fashion and lifestyle magazines in the world. Although the magazine focuses on women's fashion, I like to browse through the magazine and observe how they combine text and image. I like to appreciate the craftsmanship in the clothes as I've always been interested in surface pattern and textiles, along with credit to the photographers. I have used colour schemes inspired by the clothes and I think it's a really useful because colour is very important in fashion.
Chazwick Bradley Bundick (AKA Toro Y Moi) is a music recording artist and producer. I am a big fan of his music as he was part of the chillwave movement. He also creates art, predominantly from sketching and then digitally improving it into screen prints that he uses for his merchandise but also as a side project. Here is a video about how he likes to work in music and design:
I like the simplicity of his designs as he mainly focuses on shape and colour to create dynamic compositions.
The art form was recently created by designer Andrew Townsend. There is only one edition of the magazine out at the moment but it holds the work of 6 practicing artists/designers such as Paul Insect. The Art Form is unique because it asks the artists questions of which they can reply to in any way they want. It's this personal concept that allows me to see how successful designers work and it was refreshing to see how different each designer was. The designers that feature in the magazine are hugely influential which allows me to see what can be done with a range of different mediums.
I use creative review because it covers a wide range of stories which helps me keep up to date with what's happening in design around the world. The magazine is very thought provoking as you get to see the relationship between designers and companies, along with solo projects where the concept is key. Subjects such as typography, advertising and branding focus on graphic design. The only problem with this magazine is that it's fairly expensive, however the library has them so I can still keep up to date.
The Line Of Best Fit
I am interested in alternative music and The Line of Best Fit allows me to stay up to date with the latest news in the music industry. It introduces me to new bands and l often attend gigs to experience them live as I find this a raw experience. I think music and design cross paths as I've always been interested in motion graphic music videos and cover art.
Like the majority of people, I use the BBC News to stay up to date with events happening around the world. Designers often use political and cultural issues to influence their art and I believe it's always important to know current events.
Creative Allies
A good opportunity for getting work out into the world is Creative Allies. Bands, festivals and films set a brief for someone to design them a new album cover, poster or merchandise. The artist or organisation then choose their favourite one and the winner gets a cash prize and the design is then used. The website allows anyone to submit a piece of work ,which can result in a range of standards, but I really like seeing how people interpret the briefs.
Twitter is a good source for finding the latest news from artists and designers in creative fields. It offers a personal experience with them as they often tweet about their latest work or updates on where they are playing/exhibiting. Twitter also gives me the opportunity to easily personally message people if I wanted to find out more information. Following a band can then lead into finding a designer as they often tweet about work they are doing and who for.
deMilked
I use deMilked to get inspiration. The blog updates regularly and shows contemporary design from advertising, art and interior design. It is predominantly image based with short and concise information at the bottom. The broad range of media inspires me and I like to transfer the skills I see on the website into my projects.
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