Collect

Collecting what catches your eye can reveal patterns in composition, colour, and form. Pick a few cards and notice what you’re drawn to.

Visual Fragments

Collect examples of typography, tickets, posters, images, and textures from your daily life. Use these collected elements to create a new design, exploring how everyday materials can become a source of inspiration.

Learning from Others

Attend events such as talks, workshops, or networking sessions, especially outside your usual field. Collect ideas and insights from conversations, and reflect on how they might influence your creative practice.

Broadening Your Sources

Actively seek inspiration from a wide range of platforms, disciplines, and perspectives. Build a habit of collecting references that can refresh your thinking and inform new work.

Depth over Breadth

Choose one specific thing to collect over time, like letterforms, colour combinations, signage, or textures. Build a focused collection and use it to develop a series of outcomes, exploring depth rather than variety.

Design in Context

Gather packaging and labels from products you use. Analyse their layout, typography, and colour choices, then use your findings to inform a new design outcome.