Seasons of Graphic Design
Here in the Midwest, the seasons are changing. A welcoming chill in the air is creeping across the fields and the anticipation of the leaves changing is at an all-time high. We’ve had a particularly unbearable summer so folks around here are excited to see the summer sun secede to the brisk feel of fall. This got me thinking. What is the most creative season to be a graphic designer? This is of course a matter of opinion among designers. For me, it’s obviously fall. The colors are inspiring and the drop in temperatures make it more possible to enjoy the weather and draw inspiration from it. Nature is a fantastic source of inspiration for designers. Taking a moment to get away from the computer and enjoying a popular hobby of creatives, like going on a walk or bike ride, is a great way to recharge your creative juices. For me, the falling red and orange leaves during the autumn season make it the best time to draw inspiration from nature. It also probably doesn’t hurt that I love Halloween.
Your turn!
What season do you find yourself the most creative? Whether you enjoy the muted color palette of winter, or the freshness of spring I believe that every designer has a season where they find themselves the most creative.
It would have to be spring for me. It doesn’t inspire my designing so much as I get the whole spring thing – I feel renewed and excited about the future and all that good stuff, which makes me motivated. It also rains a lot and the only thing I like doing on rainy days is curling up with a good design idea and a laptop.
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