Our design team recently shared a few of the blogs they look to for creative inspiration. Each provides a different opportunity to explore, learn and be inspired. Below are the blogs they shared along with their descriptions.
http://www.vvork.com/
A smart curation of conceptual, sculptural and site-specific works of art.
http://www.ilovehotdogs.net/
A collection of film stills and posters, run by one person that selects images that truly capture the nuance and tone of each film featured.
http://www.mcsweeneys.net/tendency
Conveying ideas through word is as important as all other aspects of design. The Internet Tendency contains short and amusing works from a variety of authors.
http://www.afrigadget.com/
A blog showcasing African invention, reworking and problem solving with only the resources available.
http://coudal.com/
Coudal Partners is ‘an advertising agency with no clients’ based in Chicago. Their ‘Fresh Signals’ (which runs down the middle of the page) is a constantly updated stream of interesting things from around the web, curated by the Coudal staff and a monthly guest editor.
http://www.theselby.com/
Photos of creative people in their homes and workspaces. Each entry also includes a quick Q&A.
http://lookslikegooddesign.com/
Without limiting itself to medium or style, this site features high quality work, including digital, print, animation, illustration, photography, etc.
http://thisisnthappiness.com/
Always posting inspiring, emotionally charged and culturally important imagery.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/
If you want to know what’s happening on the Internet, go here. Full of pop culture, stupidity and entertainment.
http://colt-rane.com/
Posts are less frequent than others, but it contains high res pictures and music-related posts and mixes.
http://blog.iso50.com/
Scott Hanson is the man – he posts about upcoming/new music and design. He also posts vintage and lost design from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/
Covers recent rebrands and new designs from across the world.
http://www.designcharts.com/
Updated constantly with unique and current web designs.
http://tmv.proto.jp/#!/musicbear
Provides visual stimulation, blasting ideas into the subconscious.
http://www.thebestdesigns.com/
Diverse website layouts and designs separated into categories based on type of site.