For example: in my web design business I’m often inspired by television commercials! Like it not, the big buck ad agencies creating these ads to a large extent “tell” people what they like. So, I’ll note a few commercials I like the look of, then redo it in my style.

Aside from that…yes…the enviroment is a big inspiration for me.

Thanks for adding to the inspirational resources. A bookstore is on my more comprehensive list, for sure.

What a great list! I would agree with you, most definitely. Others on my list, which are a bit more specific than yours, include books and bookstores, the North Shore of Lake Superior, people on the bus, The Cathedral of St. Paul (St. Paul, Minnesota), road trips without destinations, but above all, an empty composition notebook with a brand new pen nestled by its binding on my computer desk. There is no better place to begin.

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I’ll be like Keanu Reeves in Point Break, the old city-slicker who can’t surf to save his life.

It looks amazing though, and surfing is a nice metaphor.

My job as it stands seems very dead end, and I just love the possibilities with graphic design, the different media it can be presented on and such.

Nice post David. Made me think more about my “career longevity”.