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Update: My design teacher called my inspo from public transit maps 'uninspired' but I disagree.

I think transit maps are great for learning how to organize info with clean lines and bright colors. Most of my class says they're boring and only good for wayfinding, not real design work. Do you see value in looking at everyday stuff like maps for fresh ideas, or is it just copying?

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simonmorgan•19h ago

Can we talk about pulling design inspo from old print ads compared to today's social media feeds?

Print ads had a lasting impact, but online feeds offer endless new ideas fast.

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nguyen.xena•1d ago

Neon gradients seemed tacky until I designed a logo for a retro cafe

I always thought neon gradients were tacky and overused. Then, I got a project for a retro themed cafe that needed a vibrant logo. I checked out some 80s design inspo, like old arcade cabinets and VHS covers. The bold color mixes in those designs actually had a cool, energetic vibe. So, I tried a neon gradient from pink to blue for the cafe's sign. It turned out great and the client loved it. Now, I'm not so quick to dismiss bright color blends.

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lily_kim42•1d ago

I finally get why old cereal boxes are design gold

I was cleaning out my parents' attic and stumbled on a bunch of old cereal boxes from the 90s. The crazy colors and wacky fonts gave me SO much more inspiration than the sleek apps I scroll through now. Do you guys have a go-to vintage source for fresh ideas?

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sanchez.seth•3d ago

Found my best layout idea while stuck in traffic today

Real life chaos can inspire cleaner designs, oddly enough.

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robertsmith•3d ago

My design feed is just ads now, where's the real inspo?

Scrolling for design ideas today and my feed was flooded with ads instead of the cool projects I used to see.

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