5 Tips to Find Your Creative Muse
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All content creators are familiar with this moment when the muse of creativity leaves them and does not want to return. And while this "wayward creative muse" does not reckon for one second to return, content creators feel stuck and burned-out inside.
if you’ve encountered this challenge before your not alone! When the muse is not around, it is time to take your self-journey for inspiration. We collected a few of our favourite services to spark your creativity. Read below for more details:
Yes, almost everyone is familiar with this tool, but we actually adore its immersive base for visual inspiration. Millions of pictures for inspiration are gathered here, from non-steel design to layout, banner templates, fonts ideas and much more. And, of course, it allows you to search for similar photos, so you have several reference options.
Do not get us wrong, but this search engine is almost a third necessity after food and water in the modern world. You can look for various topics and designs through the search bar directly. However, we encourage you to look for Google Photo and a recent update with Google Lens, which allows you to search for similar photos while surfing the internet. Read this post by MobileSyrup for more details on the new update.
This service is a networking and self-promotion tool for graphic designers and illustrators. People feature their works here as part of their portfolios. So, feel free to wander through the service and, who knows, maybe someone else's design will help you to take a second breath.
Similar to Dribble, Behance is a portfolio platform for creative industry professionals. It's a must-have for creators. Also, it works both as a gallery showcasing other creators creative works as well as can be used for self-promotion.
The name of this service speaks for itself, as it is a great place to start your reference search. The service has an extensive library of visuals, mood boards and even some industry trends notes.
We encourage you to take a look at these resources for inspiration to help you retrieve your creative muse. One if the most important tips to remember when looking for inspiration however is that, referencing is not copying. It is vital to bring something new and valuable to even industry trends. Also keep in mind that creativity is not a competition by any means - it is a process of analysis and exploration to find new interpretations for conventional concepts. Make sure this search journey takes you to unique destinations like a fresh and non-standard new logo rather than copying someone else's ideas. Let the room for YOUR creativity shine!
If you find yourself stuck in a non-inspirational mood, the DRPR Team is happy to assist you. Whether it’s crafting a logo design or developing branded content for your social media platforms we help you bring your creative vision to life. To learn more get in touch with us today and press the button below.
By Mariia Minaieva
