Inspiration in Blue

Inspiration in Blue

Inpsiration comes in all sorts of forms and from any number of varying sources. It can move us to masterpieces, or simply stir us to smile. But can the source of inspiration, depending on it’s color, control how it inspires? Meaning, if the source of inspiration was primarily of a certain color, then would it inspire towards concepts or elements that are generally associated with that color? Can this kind of associative inspiration even be possible? Colors are chosen very carefully in design, due to the attachment of emotion and tone that they carry. So wouldn’t it follow that the same would be true of that colors presence in inspirational sources? That they would transfer these same emotive associations when acting to inspire?

In our Inspiration in Color series we present a bit of an inspirational experiment. This is the continuation of a series of posts focused on images that are primarily of a singular selected color. Inspiration in Blue, features a wide range of wonderful works from the design world aimed at doing two things. Inspiring you overall, but also seeing if that inspiration tends to steer towards aspects associated with the color blue. peace, harmony, trust, confidence, loyalty, dependability, depression, coldness, idealism, obscenity, tackiness, air, wisdom, and nobility, are all common associations with the color blue. So where will this inspiration lead? Only you can tell…

Photos

Blue Fishing Boat and Grey Sky — Seaford Beach by Graham Smith
Blue Fishing Boat and Grey Sky - Seaford Beach

Blue Stairs by Marta Leth Kaack
Blue Stairs

Blue Muse by Venus Blue Imaging
Blue Muse

Baby Blue by Nina Larsen
Baby Blue

Blue by eyedesign
blue

Blue Bridge by Marion Hassold
Blue Bridge

The Blue by Pauline Shypula
The Blue

Blue Water by Keith Debattista
Blue Water

Websites

CSS Elite
CSS Elite

Veerle’s Blog
Veerle's Blog

Acceptance Phantoms
Acceptance Phantoms

Studio MIKMIK
Studio MIKMIK

Medicon Media
Medicon Media

Podcast Tuneup
Podcast Tuneup

Brian Murchison
Brian Murchison

Rebel Facilities
Rebel Facilities

Logos

Talkmore
Talkmore

Peace Up
Peace Up

FriendsInPlaces.com
FriendsInPlaces.com

Slingshot Travel
Slingshot Travel

Vancouver.com
Vancouver.com

Blue Iguana
Blue Iguana

Web Media Publishing
Web Media Publishing

Mark Garrison Salon
Mark Garrison Salon

Product Design and Packaging

The iRing by Victor Soto
iRing

Fuel Energy Drink by Chris Ortenburger
Fuel Energy Drink

Von Watch by Lars Amhoff
Von Watch

Ghetto Blaster by Samuel Green
Ghetto Blaster

Sprout Seed Kits by designslave
Sprout Seed Kits

Elevation Absinthe Bottle by Natalie Shau
Elevation Absinthe

Blue Shoes by S2shoes
Blue Shoes

Asterisco Hub by Joel Escalona
Asterisco Hub

Graphic Design

Nokia by SHCH graphics group
Nokia

Hemera and Nyx — Day and Night by Miss Kika
Hemera and Nyx - Day and Night

Starcatcher by Eredel

Russian Literature by Archan Nair
Russian Literature

MagnoliA by gidragirl
MagnoliA

No Exit by starfantazy
No Exit

Winter by Horácio Neiva
Winter

Frozen Teardrops by Oliver Wetter
Frozen Teardrops

Blue Shift by Matjaz Cas
Blue Shift

Inspiration in Color Series

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25 Comments & Reactions

  1. November 14, 2008 at 10:37 am | Permalink

    Love your “Inspiration in *** ” series, really shows some “power-of-colours” . Especially liked the logo’s in this one, keep up the good work :) !

    Marcos last blog post..Things to consider before you start designing a website

  2. November 14, 2008 at 1:31 pm | Permalink

    Hey guys, love the staircase shot. Nice work!

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  3. November 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm | Permalink

    @Marko — Thank you, I’m loving the series too, it’s a real pleasure to put together every week.

    @Matt — I love that shot also!

  4. November 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Permalink

    Blue stairs, baby blue, blue bridge… I just love blue! Great post, as usual!

    Jankos last blog post..Janko At Warp Speed in a new suit

  5. November 14, 2008 at 4:07 pm | Permalink

    Blue is definitely my favorite color, Great job on these :)

  6. November 14, 2008 at 4:09 pm | Permalink

    I love this series! I feel a little guilty saying it, but I haven’t had time to keep up with any of my feeds recently, but anytime I see, on twitter usually ;), that you’ve compiled another ‘Inspiration in *color*’ I always check it out asap.

    I love it!

  7. November 14, 2008 at 5:15 pm | Permalink

    Probably my favorite of your color series, brilliant stuff!

  8. November 14, 2008 at 7:02 pm | Permalink

    Love those design!! really nice!! pretty inspiring!! The logos are quite nice.. simple but really beautifull!! keep the good stuff coming!!

    Michelgrecos last blog post..Inspiration

  9. November 15, 2008 at 2:38 am | Permalink

    Amazing collection! Truly inspiring.

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  10. November 21, 2008 at 10:24 am | Permalink

    Stunning!!

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  11. February 1, 2009 at 12:57 am | Permalink

    Starcatcher by Eredel is my fave out of all the list :)

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