“I’m stuck.” It’s a painfully frustrating phrase for any graphic designer who sits blankly before monitor or sketchpad. Your stuck-day could be right around the corner…or in your face right now.
Looking for fresh inspiration? Nothing beats a field trip. Fishhook loves field trips - time out of the office finding fresh ideas from retail, corporate and public spaces. But sometimes there just isn’t time for a field trip, and at moments like that, it’s time to turn to a familiar friend – your smartphone. Hidden there may be the inspiration you need. Here are random images from my own photo gallery that spark my imagination toward design. They aren’t outstanding photos, but they are able to ignite my thinking. What do these images say to you?