Finding Inspiration
Sunday, July 26, 2009 | Category: Art, Design Inspiration
I have this thing for design boards. Must have started from back in the days of design school. I found it to be the most creative part in putting a presentation together: flipping thru magazines for pictures, cutting up tear sheets, finding great fabric swatches, paint chips, etc. So much fun! (Then came the dreaded presentation – even though I hated getting up in front of the class – I loved seeing my classmates design boards and listening to them explain the thought process.) Still today, I am, of course, pulling together boards for each and every one of my projects. No longer in design school so the opportunity to view other design boards isn’t as convenient, but FlickR has a group dedicated especially to inspiration boards. Call it what you will: inspiration boards, concept boards, mood boards, design boards – many creative people in all aspects of design feature their inspirations in some sort of format.
This board is by bubbo-tubbo for Decor8.
Mood board by Daily Inspiration.
By mel829.
By Acorn Tree.
By Paulabirdy.
By kelly_rose.
I couldn’t feature all the many boards here so if you are ever looking to find inspiration, check out FlickR!
- Posted By Jill-LA
- 10 Comments
- Category: Art, Design Inspiration
7 Comments to 'Finding Inspiration'
Penny 26 Jul 09 at 7:04 pm
Okay, Jill! I loved all the boards. Thanks for sharing. My favorite is by Kelly Rose!
Probable because earlier this year I had a similar concept that I executed at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show in Charlotte, NC. I used the same image of Audrey Hepburn in a print with a European vintage frame painted ORANGE! My space was for a tween celebrating the glamorous era of old Hollywood.
Another great post!
Gina 26 Jul 09 at 7:41 pm
Your blog is AMAZING. I love all of the inspiration and information you provide. As a young designer just starting out.. I must say you girls are truly an inspiration!
<3 Gina
Jenny Froh 27 Jul 09 at 4:57 pm
These are all gorgeous design boards!!!
ps… love your blog! Very inspiring!
Michelle 29 Jul 09 at 5:22 pm
I LOVE making design boards. I think it’s my favorite part of my design projects.
Donna, The Decorated House 01 Aug 09 at 1:35 pm
What a fun post! I loved making my design boards, but I actually also loved presenting them.
Even the critiques were usually a lot of fun. Aaaah…good memories.
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