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Question

How do you find inspirational source for designing an ad?

Feb 26, 2015 5:20PM PST

How do you find inspirational source for designing an ad?

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Pot of coffee, big room, lots of white board and markers.
Feb 27, 2015 12:14AM PST

And people of course!

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some of my favorite inspirational resources
Mar 5, 2015 2:42AM PST

I like to look at some other work and get inspired, then sleep on the project and come back to it with a fresh outlook. If that doesn't work then brainstorming and just going back to old school pencil and paper. Usually between outside inspiration, brainstorming and giving my subconscious a chance to dwell on the input help me come up with some good ideas.

Some of my favorite inspirational sites:
http://adsoftheworld.com/
http://www.commarts.com/creative
http://abduzeedo.com/tags/inspiration
http://1stimpressions.com/portfolio/
https://www.behance.net/
https://www.pinterest.com/
http://www.creativebloq.com/inspiration/print-ads-1233780


I could keep going. Really hope it helps, I know how crappy creative block can be. My favorite thing to do when I hit a creative wall is take my dog for a walk, have a cup of coffee, or just start sketching.