Inspiration Wall

So this weekend I took a crack at creating an "inspiration wall" which I've seen on several blogs. Basically you hang up whatever's inspiring you at the moment. For instance, I've hung up magazine articles, pics, my polaroids, a card, a cool compass printed on the hot sleeve of a Starbucks cup. The list can be endless! They're pretty easy to make: twine (or whatever string is inspiring to you), a few nails, some binder clips, and a level. I've seen other blogs that used bull dog clips, which look really great too. When I was at Staples buying the binder clips, I noticed they have tons of different clips to choose from, or you could customize the binder clips w/ contact paper or anything else you can think of.


I really like how this isn't a concrete/permanent wall hanging. You can change/add/ subtract anything at your own pace. Once I stood back & took a look at the wall I noticed how collaged, organic, and textural it had become. I think the wall really reflects my work and working style. I couldn't have it perfectly aligned or unlayered, as I find things w/ too much neatness sometimes a little intimidating.

I love having all these little inspirations hanging in my workspace! It gets me in the creative mood, and I think it also can give you a starting point to work from if you're "stuck". For me the simplest combinations, like the bright blues and yellows, could inspire my color pallette for the next print design or photo collection. Yay for inspiration!!