Ever feel like your brain’s a deflated beach ball? The week has been busy and you have no more design inspiration. But then, things around you throws you a curveball (or in my case, a rebounder) like nobody’s business.
Picture this: After work, during my rebounder class, sweat dripping, Lyfie pumping through the speakers … and then it hits me! The hexagonal pattern on that very rebounder, the way it interacts with the light… website layout GOLD! Talk about a creative leap (pun fully intended).
But the plot thickens! Remember the Klein Kwagga dance craze that took Mzansi by storm? Those rhythmic moves wouldn’t leave my head. Next thing I know, I’m whipping up a masterpiece in my mind for a client, all thanks to the power of a viral jig.
Moral of the story? Inspiration lurks in the weirdest corners. That chipped mug at your braai? Texture heaven. Your cat’s epic tail chase? Pure. Design. Genius. (Though, maybe clear it with your feline overlord first).
So next time you’re creatively stuck, ditch the usual routine and explore the unexpected. You might just discover your next inspiration for a design hiding in plain sight. P.S. Just be sure to dodge any rogue flailing limbs at the gym because you’ve forgotten where you are!
Next time you’re stuck, don’t just stare at a blank screen. Go for a walk, listen to some Lyfie, and see where your feet take you!