Designing
I always use the same framework when designing a project:
- Get inspiration
- Improve
- Invent
Let me explain what I do for each step:
Get inspiration
I really think that inspiration is one of the main parts of design creation. Looking and gathering inspiration is crucial for me, as I need those inspirations to make my own design by taking a few pieces of design that I'll find cool or relevant for this type of project.
The following are a few websites that I use to find inspiration:
- Awwwards
- CSSDesignawards
- FWA
- Dribbble
- Behance
Then I'll use BukketApp to grab images and create a mood board for this specific project.
Improve
Once you have your mood board, you can start to tweak and improve the design. Like a puzzle, try to compose by remixing shapes, colors, and so on. This is the most fun and creative part, because it's up to your imagination and the amount of flexibility you have to create something unique and of high quality.
Invent
When you finally get something from the previous step, you can now...