Inspiration in Neutral
Nov
28
2008
Inspiration 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?
This week the gloves come off in our Inspiration in Color series as we wind down our inspirational experiment. Up til now the posts have focused on images primarily of a singular selected color. Inspiration in Neutral, features a taste of something different from the series as we showcase a wide range of wonderful works from the field of design aimed at doing three things. Overall inspiration is the order of the day, but also to see if that inspiration tends towards aspects associated with neutral tones, and to get you to submit to the Inspiration in Color flickr group. Absence, power, mystery, style, evil, purity, peace, innocence, humility, surrender, calm, depth, nature, stability, fascism, and poverty are all common associations with neutral colors. So where will this inspiration lead? Only you can tell…but hopefully to a submission to the flickr group.
Photos
A Dream of Summer by Zeitautomatik
A Moment Suspended in Time by Marcin Stawiarz
Natural History by Lithium Picnic
The City Beneath the City by Gilad Benari
Lonely Dancer by Vladimir Borowicz
This World by hugh schneider
Circles by Daniel Pihan
The Gift by Jan Lakey
Websites
Logos
Product Design and Packaging
Society Tea Packaging by Jean-Michel Desrosiers
Satay Batique by flushafterusedammit
Mistery Vodka by YSlavik
Steampunk Packaging by Rovina Cai
Chocolate Keyboard by Michael Sholk
Mission Product Packaging by Michael McDevitt
Puerto Despertar CD Packaging by Bendita Gloria
Coffee Time by Studio43
Graphic Design
All That I Loved Is Gone by Linda Bergkvist
Smashing Pumpkins Poster by Joshua M. Smith
Nereid by Jerico Santander
Illustrated Type by Sumeco
Rock-A-Ouaga by Lois van Baarle
Solo Fashion Illustration by Qlassic Creatives
Idio by Cristiano Siqueira
Ersatz Beauty by Tom Bagshaw
Trust NTR #1 The Tree by Peter Becker
Inspiration in Color Series
- Inspiration in Red
- Inspiration in Orange
- Inspiration in Yellow
- Inspiration in Green
- Inspiration in Blue
- Inspiration in Purple
- Inspiration in Neutral
- Inspiration in Spectrum
A Final Word
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November 28th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Very impressed by Marcin Stawiarz photos and graphic design especially! Exciting!
November 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
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The latest installment of Arbenting’s inspiration in color series. Inspiration in Neutral focuses on images with a neutral color theme….
November 28th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Inspiration in Neutral | Arbenting…
The latest installment of Arbenting’s inspiration in color series. Inspiration in Neutral focuses on images with a neutral color theme….
November 28th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Totally in love with ‘Mistery Vodka by YSlavik’. What an amazing design for a bottle. It’s so darn simple, white and black and some trees. But what impact it makes…
Smashing Pumpkins Poster by Joshua M. Smith’ also leaps out at me, this is totally amazing talent.
You done well again, an extraordinary collection.
Graham
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November 29th, 2008 at 12:12 am
wow, great inspiration..as always..:)
Very interesting collection however..:) Logotypes are very elegant
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November 29th, 2008 at 4:16 am
This is so inspiring. I love the concept with tree house.
November 29th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Paul – I agree, that photo is amazing!
Graham – Isn’t it great, and that’s the way it usually works, simple, clean and beautiful win out in the end
David & Dainis – I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m kind of disappointed that the series is coming to a close, they’re so much fun to do. I may have to do a follow up in a few months!
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November 30th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Fantastic, as usual! You definitely have to do a follow up, Angie! I can’t get enough of these posts
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December 6th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Extraordinary idea and very interesting findings, as usual
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March 6th, 2009 at 10:54 am
very like the work, the talent a person has.
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