Inspiration in Purple

November 21 2008 1,779 views 22 Comments

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?

In our Inspiration in Color series we present a bit of an inspirational experiment. The series of posts, which have been focused on images that are primarily of a singular selected color, finds itself winding down. Inspiration in Purple, 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 purple. Envy, sensuality, creativity, wealth, ceremony, mystery, wisdom, arrogance, gaudiness, pride, romanticism, are all common associations with the color purple. So where will this inspiration lead? Only you can tell…

Photos

Purple Poison by greenspoon

Purple Haze by Scropitarius

Purple Corner by tiagumos

Purple by lafaette

Purple Suspension by hallow2

Deep Purple by Supermietzi

Flying Purple People Eater by MaiKoh

Purple Rain by biogirl_p53

Websites

365 Days of Astronomy

Logos

Vine to Vintage Trail

Product Design and Packaging

Myrrh Incense Packaging

Silvex Packaging

Sharpie Project - Violet

Lolicup Boba

Penta Water

Prince’s Fragrance Bottle

Volute: Aluminum Bottled Wine

Benefit Kitten

Graphic Design

Purple Radio by Pelican Jigsaw

Screw This by Richard Davis

Purple by Ee Venn Soh

I Feel You by Jared Nickerson

Break by Kyle Strauss

Electronic Colorful Space by Carlos Gutierrez

RCI Calendar Graphic by Chris De Vincenzo

Bubble Blower by Mallory Thompson

Electro-City by Timy Sarec

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
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Matt said:

Penta water is delicious, I just thought I would put that out there…

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# 21 November 2008 at 1:07 pm

Angie Bowen (author) said:

@Matt - lol I’ve never tried Penta water, I just liked their purple bottle.

# 21 November 2008 at 3:08 pm

ImJustCreative said:

Im very fond of the MyNighLife logo which is strange because the chunky font is totally not something i would even consider using usually. But with the background and the whole atmosphere is gives off, it just seems to really work.

Also like th Purple radio poster, totally cool, love that a lot.

Fav photo is Purple Haze, the tree. What a stunning image, beautiful. Purple Rain is also stunning.

I do like the purple, mauve hues, they can look so dramatic and beautful.

Great collection again here, always love seeing what you come up with next.

Keep it up.

Graham

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# 21 November 2008 at 3:12 pm

Angie Bowen (author) said:

@Graham - I’ve always felt the same way about the MyNiteLife logo. The style isn’t something that would normally appeal to me but I’ve always loved it regardless.

And I agree, Purple Haze is absolutely amazing! It makes me want to dance under the tree in the leaves :D.

I’m also a fan of purple and was really surprised how difficult this one was to put together. There seems to be a scarcity of purples/violets/mauves in design right now.

# 21 November 2008 at 4:10 pm

Meroko said:

Wow…purple being my favorite color I am loving all of these! Also being a cat fan I like the Krazy Kat Music logo. =)

I think we’d all be dancing under the Purple Haze tree! Where did the purple poison bottle come from? I like that one too!

Thank you for sharing these!

# 21 November 2008 at 4:57 pm

Adier said:

Thank you for featuring my website. It’s appreciated so much!
This is a very nice collection. I love that Purple Haze photo.

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# 21 November 2008 at 5:31 pm

Angie Bowen (author) said:

@Meroko - Purple is your favorite color? I never would have guessed that from your twitter avatar ;p

I also really like the Krazy Kat Music logo. The purple poison bottle is linked to the original image, so if you click on it you’ll be taken to the artist’s page.

Glad you enjoyed it!

# 21 November 2008 at 5:39 pm

Matt said:

Angie, you need to try it out…it is a little pricey, but..worth it at least once. Buy it when it is on sale at Whole Foods.

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# 21 November 2008 at 8:38 pm

Janko said:

You did it again - awesome showcase. Purple poison is amazing. And I must say “365 Days of Astronomy” is one of the best design I saw recently.

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# 22 November 2008 at 1:16 am

David said:

RCI Calendar Graphic by Chris De Vincenzo is just fantastic. Thanx for inspiration

# 23 November 2008 at 1:57 am

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# 23 November 2008 at 2:04 am

Dainis Graveris said:

love Your color inspiration pieces!
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# 23 November 2008 at 4:38 pm

Poster Printing | PrintPlace.com said:

I love the Deep Purple and Purple Haze. Isn’t it amazing how color can affect our moods? I’m feeling passionate and creative after looking at all the purple here! Because colors are so powerful, marketers have to choose their colors wisely in ads and marketing materials like business cards, Web sites and brochures. Even babies react to color – see this Design & Print blog post http://designandprint.wordpress.com/2008/11/20/carefully-choose-your-marketing-colors for more about the babies.

# 8 December 2008 at 6:18 pm