How Do You Keep Up On the Latest Graphic Design Trends?
I had a question that was posed of me in a potential client meeting recently that I found quite interesting, and wanted to pose it to my readers. (Sorry I’ve neglected you of late)
The question was - “What websites or blogs do you visit often to keep up on graphic design trends?”
So, how would you answer this question? Could you name a couple off the top of your head? WHO does have their hands on the edge of what’s next? Any ideas?
March 15th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Here is one person blog that I find interesting to watch.
http://cameronmoll.com/
March 21st, 2007 at 10:19 am
Cameron’s site is great. I have tons in my bookmarks, but these are the ones I turn to most often for design inspiration and trendspotting:
http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/
http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/
http://logopond.com/
March 22nd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Perhaps this is one of my many weak spots, but I usually take more from printed materials: Communication Arts, Print, HOW, I.D., and such. I’ll look at other books that are both specifically about design and illustration as well as books, packaging, etc. that use illustration and design.
I find myself looking at websites when I’m referred to them or researching websites that my have qualities similar to a specific project I’m working on.
There’s always so much to keep up with of course, and sometimes I wonder what the right balance is between knowing what’s out there to be inspired and informed but not being so involved in what everyone else is doing that your work ends up being too much of the same thing.