Comments on: The Myth of Inspiration? http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/ A Web and Graphic Design Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:53:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-46711 Matt Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:10:26 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-46711 I find that, if I'm really honest with myself, I am gifted with sparks of inspiration all the time. But that my "self-editor" that was created and strengthened by years of "education" and rules-of-work moves in and stomps the ember cold lest I embarrass myself by not being able to bring my idea to perfection. How do we teach our children not to do that? I find that, if I’m really honest with myself, I am gifted with sparks of inspiration all the time. But that my “self-editor” that was created and strengthened by years of “education” and rules-of-work moves in and stomps the ember cold lest I embarrass myself by not being able to bring my idea to perfection. How do we teach our children not to do that?

]]> By: Search For Inspiration Yields The Myth http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-15305 Search For Inspiration Yields The Myth Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:08:18 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-15305 [...] Since I was about to start looking for inspiration, one of the articles being referenced to caught my eye. The Myth Of Inspiration [...] [...] Since I was about to start looking for inspiration, one of the articles being referenced to caught my eye. The Myth Of Inspiration [...]

]]> By: Ken Reynolds http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-12101 Ken Reynolds Thu, 06 May 2010 19:46:40 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-12101 Nice post, and an interesteing discussion. I'd agree the inspiration is elusive and organic, so seaching through a load of online gallies won't make it strike. I'd view all of the things we do to get 'inspired' is a way to arm ourselves when the moment comes. As all good boy-scouts know, you have to 'be prepared!' Nice post, and an interesteing discussion.
I’d agree the inspiration is elusive and organic, so seaching through a load of online gallies won’t make it strike.
I’d view all of the things we do to get ‘inspired’ is a way to arm ourselves when the moment comes.

As all good boy-scouts know, you have to ‘be prepared!’

]]> By: Eric http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-12081 Eric Thu, 06 May 2010 15:24:15 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-12081 Very interesting post! I agree that inspiration cannot be handed out, but I think many of the galleries referenced in many posts are merely meant as a place that others have found inspiration and share that fact solely so that others may begin to look for their muse there as well. Inspiration is something as individula as each of us. No one can tell you where to find inspiration, if so, then it does become mechanical and that is the last thing we want as creative professionals. Very interesting post! I agree that inspiration cannot be handed out, but I think many of the galleries referenced in many posts are merely meant as a place that others have found inspiration and share that fact solely so that others may begin to look for their muse there as well.

Inspiration is something as individula as each of us. No one can tell you where to find inspiration, if so, then it does become mechanical and that is the last thing we want as creative professionals.

]]> By: MyInkTrail: Best of the Design Community, April 2010 | MyInkBlog http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-12009 MyInkTrail: Best of the Design Community, April 2010 | MyInkBlog Wed, 05 May 2010 23:11:36 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-12009 [...] to read through the process and check out some of the elements Smashing decided to leave out. The Myth of Inspiration?I think at times I’ve been a victim of the myth of inspiration. The truth is we can be [...] [...] to read through the process and check out some of the elements Smashing decided to leave out. The Myth of Inspiration?I think at times I’ve been a victim of the myth of inspiration. The truth is we can be [...]

]]> By: The Creativity Process » The Myth of Inspiration: http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-11472 The Creativity Process » The Myth of Inspiration: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:59:25 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-11472 [...] recently found this article, The Myth of Inspiration that discusses using the internet for “inspiration”, i.e. images, websites, etc. and [...] [...] recently found this article, The Myth of Inspiration that discusses using the internet for “inspiration”, i.e. images, websites, etc. and [...]

]]> By: davelam.net » Blog Archive » The Myth of Inspiration? http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-11233 davelam.net » Blog Archive » The Myth of Inspiration? Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:02:57 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-11233 [...] The Myth of Inspiration? :: Echo Enduring Blog. [...] [...] The Myth of Inspiration? :: Echo Enduring Blog. [...]

]]> By: Dara http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-11216 Dara Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:53:35 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-11216 You are so correct in that true inspiration is rare to find. But when it does it can be amazing. It is that burning desire to see yur work completed that will drive designers to that next pot off coffee being made and pushing past that 2am mark. One of my most identifiable sources was the new HP Skin design by Studio Tord Boontje http://pigmentations.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/hp_mini_110_studio_tord_boontje1. This visual inspired my design for my new website (that after the first night of work I have not been able to get back to) http://www.daramoore.com. Another recent spark of inspiration that came from the idea of making a direct play off of twitter and the blue twitter blue icon produced http://twitter.com/smartwebconcept. When you get inspired act on it, even if you can get to drawing right away, jot down your ideas, or even text them to yourself if that is all you have available. Just don't loose it. You are so correct in that true inspiration is rare to find. But when it does it can be amazing. It is that burning desire to see yur work completed that will drive designers to that next pot off coffee being made and pushing past that 2am mark.

One of my most identifiable sources was the new HP Skin design by Studio Tord Boontje http://pigmentations.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/hp_mini_110_studio_tord_boontje1. This visual inspired my design for my new website (that after the first night of work I have not been able to get back to) http://www.daramoore.com.

Another recent spark of inspiration that came from the idea of making a direct play off of twitter and the blue twitter blue icon produced http://twitter.com/smartwebconcept.

When you get inspired act on it, even if you can get to drawing right away, jot down your ideas, or even text them to yourself if that is all you have available. Just don’t loose it.

]]> By: Sunny Singh http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-11213 Sunny Singh Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:14:14 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-11213 I never actually visited inspiration sites for, well inspirtation. I just thought they looked cool but I get bored like a minute later. I have to agree that inspiration should not be intended, and definitely not be picked from a list of sites, rather than sites you stumble upon and even objects in real life. I never actually visited inspiration sites for, well inspirtation. I just thought they looked cool but I get bored like a minute later.

I have to agree that inspiration should not be intended, and definitely not be picked from a list of sites, rather than sites you stumble upon and even objects in real life.

]]> By: Olivier http://blog.echoenduring.com/2010/04/20/the-inspiration-myth/#comment-11205 Olivier Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:36:41 +0000 http://blog.echoenduring.com/?p=3184#comment-11205 Sounds about right to me :) The excessive amounts of 'best of inspiration' blog posts has certainly gone past overflowing. Have a scan sure, but always keep your eyes, ears, brain engaged to soak the randomness in - inspiration from within, from your own unique life experiences and way of thinking is the good stuff ! Sounds about right to me :)

The excessive amounts of ‘best of inspiration’ blog posts has certainly gone past overflowing. Have a scan sure, but always keep your eyes, ears, brain engaged to soak the randomness in – inspiration from within, from your own unique life experiences and way of thinking is the good stuff !

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