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?
As we continue with our new Inspiration in Color series we move on with a bit of an inspirational experiment. This is a series of posts focused on images that are primarily of a singular selected color. Inspiration in Orange, 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 orange. happiness, energy, balance, enthusiasm, flamboyance, playfulness, arrogance, gaudiness, warning, danger, are all common associations with the color orange. So where will this inspiration lead? Only you can tell...
Photos
drunk-poisin8's Orange
Marie Killen's Gypsy
LabGP's Work Day Workout 2
Budi Hermawan's Orange Head
Éole Wind's Red Wall
lylianthe's Songs of Orange
bliitz's A Twist of Orange
HappyHappyJoe's Orange
Websites
Logos
Product Design and Packaging
L'Occitane en Provence: L'Oranger
Blockhead Sunscreen by Brandhouse
Summer Party Beer by Tank Design
Citrus Magic byZunda Design Group
Palette Industries' Dharma Lounge
Red Antler's EBOOST
Graphic Design
mrgraphicsguy's Just Believers
Erik Schumacher's Purgatory
Saeed Al Madani's Orange element - Rainbow series
Illustration by Bechira Sorin's
Karolina Niedzielska's Nokia Trends Lab
Felipe Tofani's REBEL! may 08
morgak's Orange
Andre Mota's Orange Autumn
XTW Ndaba's Bike Ride to Pluto
Now it's your turn
The challenge has now fallen to those inspired by the post. We have an Inspiration in Color flickr group that was created to host the images inspired from this series. When the series wraps up, we will be featuring a showcase of images that were submitted to the group, but only those that have been inspired by the posts. This will allow us to see if the artistic muses tend to move towards the themes of the different colors. It's up to you, so let's get inspired!
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
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This is a great series you guys have going. Really dug that chair made out of letters. Nicely done, and enjoy the weekend!
Thanks! We’re enjoying it as well. I’m liking the psychological premise behind it.
Another very inspiring series ! Orange is a very sunny, energetic colour. A bit difficult to use sometimes but definitely worth it. I’ll see if I can contribute to the Flickr group.
OMG! THANKS… my mom is addicted to orange!
Was really looking for some inspiration to redo her blog header!
You hit the spot
Awesome
You forgot the most important one: RSS ICON.!
This is a great collection and a good idea for a series. In this collection I especially like the Remood design.
@ Mitternacht — Thanks! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
@ Joey — Glad we could help to inspire!
@ Tomas — …but ours is blue? ;p
@ Tracey — Much appreciated! That is a really good logo, I’m a fan of that one myself.
Freaking amazing post. I am checking out the red one now and will be keeping an eye out for the others.
Love the orange color, as you can also see on my website. Especially orange and bright white is great together.
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Superb Collection .…!