inspiration

What Inspires You?

Inspirability

Pash, aka Matt Pashkow, has interviewed 40 famous designers about what inspires them. The result was this book he titled Inspirability. He sent out cameras to the designers to take self portraits and to capture their workspace. He also called them for phone interviews (I particularly like Erik Spiekermann’s interview the best). The form entries are my favorite part of this book where the designers have handwritten their answers. They are enjoyable to both read and look at.

The Brainstormer

Brainstormer

The illustrator Andrew Bosley has created a fun little gadget for anyone in a design block. Just give The Brainstormer a spin and see what comes up. Even if it doesn’t spark the next big idea you’re sure to get a good laugh.