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.

1. Total Block – This is a Serious Design Block

   Visit COLOURlovers :: Color Trends + Palettes Try choosing a inspiring color palette to get the inspiration going.

2. 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

3. 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.

   

4. 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.