This lesson focused on websites which we could use for inspiration when looking for influences in graphic design. These websites were a variety of blogs and posts from different other artists and designers i a similar field of work. The websites which the tutor raised was dazed and confused, radio 4, another, Instagram, The Plant Hunter, The Chicken Shed, Medium, Do Lectures, Chronicles and Ted Talks.
In groups of 5-6 we had to mind map various other resources which we personally found beneficial and document our research back to the class. Some of my groups influences were Pinterest, Eye Magazine, Visuelle, FormFiftyFive, Creative Review Blog, Behance. Design Milk, People of Print and 1 Minute Briefs which we then presented back to the rest of the class. After hearing the rest of the classes presentations we had to research into 10 which we had not looked into before.
1. Collate
Collate is a collection of different blog posts which seem to be very formal with a high standard of graphic design vocabulary. The work which is posted on there is very professional and looks like a legitimate source of respected designers from graphic design or similar fields of work. The website is mainly graphic design but it also focuses on graphics and logo coexisting with interior design and company branding as a whole.
2. Radio 4
Radio 4 is obviously a radio station however, I did not realise the potential for inspiration in creative fields. The website includes various podcasts which can be very beneficial when learning the theory's and philosophy's of graphic design and other creative fields.
3. Ted Talks
This website is a collection of inspirational talks and lectures from respected influential speakers. Ted Talks is helpful for not only graphic design, but every aspect of design or creativity as a whole.
4. FormFiftyFive
This site mainly features blog posts however, you can also access some books, job advertisements, interviews and events. This website also has a search bar which i have used to find a couple of events in Leeds which i intend to go to. The blog posts however, seem to be more descriptive than evaluative.
5. The Design Informer Group
The Design Informer is another blog page however, it seems to contradict the work instead of praising it. This is a respected website to view when looking how to analyse some bad points about my own work.
6. Pinterest - Camera Clicks
This is a group on Pinterest which specializes in tips and tricks when using a camera. I already know most areas of Photography however, this page is dedicated to tutorials on specialist and handmade camera extras such as a handmade light box and visual guides to things such as focal lengths.
7. Its Nice That
Another blogging website however, this site promotes artists work so there is very little mentioned which talks about an artists work in a negative way. It is a good source to look at when trying to identify what makes a strong piece of graphic design.
8. BlogLovin - App
This ingenious app allows you to follow different blogging sites and then converts the blogs into one news feed for you. It is a very clever way to keep on top of other artists blog pages when on the go.
9. What The Font
This website is a very hand tool when working with font and typeface. You simply copy a font which you like and insert it onto the website and its system will tell you the name of the font. There is also a what the font app where you can take a photograph of a font on a sign or a menu, and again you will be told the name of the font.
10. Instagram - goodtype
This Instagram page has various images of hand rendered and digital typefaces. When working with typeface and calligraphy, this can be a valuable resource from which you can identify artists work and use it as inspiration.
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