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This may seem like a post solely for designers but, don't be fooled! A design-aware client makes the journey to beautiful, effective results all the smoother and more enjoyable for all parties involved.
One of the things we ask prospective website clients is what sites they like and why. By understanding what aesthetic styles speak to them, and considering these in the context of their product/service/offering, we start to get a feel for how we can turn their vision into a good-looking, objective-fulfilling piece of online real-estate.
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As October slowly rolls to a close, I'm reflecting on Sunday 2nd Oct 2011 – an absolutely splendid day. I decided to spend my precious day off at Brockwell Park in a desperate attempt to soak up the last rays of sun for my final boost of Vitamin D for the winter months. I happened to park myself and my bike close to the Community Greenhouses; luckily for me volunteers at the Community Greenhouses were hosting an event.
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Last week I attended the innaugral Manchester Design Symposium. Apart from being a great opportunity to take a break from staring at the screen and go soak up some fresh inspiration, it was so energising to be in such a thinking room. Anyone who believes that design is all about making pretty things is missing an amazing opportunity.
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I often look to accessories for design inspiration. To bold shapes and the interesting ways in which they are brought together; to patterns created by beading, weaving, sewing, metalwork and more; to colour combinations and the different moods they can evoke.
Here are a few beautiful finds from handmade trade community, Etsy.
I discovered a great blog yesterday, Do what you love. UK-based (although she has lived, worked and travelled around the world – really around the world) artist Beth Nicholls shares inspiration on embracing the wonderful adventure that is life.
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