Design Inspiration

[Katrina Neufeld]

Question to the list: Does anyone know of any online resources for inspiration? I'm looking for something similar to CA's Design Annual (focus on print design) delivered in immediate digital format. This could be either via website, PDF, or digital magazine reader.

List replies:

The AIGA Design Archives are worth a look: designarchives.aiga.org
- Layne Lev

Anytime I need web inspiration, I visit webcreme.com.
- James Collier

Here's another good one for web: www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/2008-design-trends/
- Katrina Neufeld

Hope this fits your criteria! lovelypackage.com
- Floyd Sanchez

How about Communication Arts (www.commarts.com) or Digital Meltdown (www.designmeltdown.com)?
- Tessa Williamson

This site is awful to look at, but they have some nice work once you figure out the navigation scheme. STEP DESIGN 100 ANNUAl / 2008: www.stepinsidedesign.com/STEPMagazine/Door/28856
- John Milly

I find these very useful:

• Behance.net (Print Design Category) http://www.behance.net/Search?main-search=Search&realm=78&b...
• http://www.graphic-exchange.com/home.html
• http://blog.meetyourprintmaker.com

- Sebastian Dieser

Not sure if you are still looking for inspiration but I am really liking Jason Munn's work right now. His stuff is mostly posters but I like his approach. http://www.thesmallstakes.com
- Donavan Byrn

www.adsoftheworld.com - They have a vast collection of print ads and some tv spots as well.
- Gustavo Torres

Thanks to all who responded.

[Sebastian]

A daily dose of design inspiration!! http://www.designdosage.com/

[Jason Melgoza]

Patten Tap is great source for web inspiration

[Katrina Neufeld]

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