Some days we all need a little kick to get us moving and the same goes for design inspiration. Designers are challenged each day to produce beautiful work whether it is a logo, web site, or even knick-knacks in the family room to accent the curtains or pillows. Here is a description of “Designer Blocks” with some handy ideas for your next design inspiration.
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Total Block - This is a Serious Design Block
Visit COLOURlovers :: Color Trends + Palettes Try choosing a inspiring color palette to get the inspiration going.

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Creative Block - You have some ideas but can not tie them together
Try looking at blog posts with great examples to inspire a starting point. For Web Design, take a look at this great list of nav menus! Compliments of Balkhis.
OR Check out this logo site for some truely awesome logo designs. LogoPond
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Stagnant Block - Need something fresh
Tutorials can give you that boost you need. Learn how to make new Photoshop brushes or new navigation. Halftone Navigation Tutorial! Compliments of Tutorialzine.
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Now you have TMI Block - This is when you have spent hours searching and looking for inspiration online
Now you need to step away from the computer, take a walk and let everything around you sink in, see a fabulous color hanging on fabric in the storefront, take a pic of it, yeah you know you didn’t leave with out your phone. Try to exercise to clear you mind and not think about it for a while then revisit your thoughts later. Go to the bookstore and browse the magazines. This is just a small sampling of some ideas but I hope it was worth reading. If you have a good design inspiration idea please comment and let me know, there are all different ways to find inspiration.

