Local bakery's window display gave me new ideas for using color in my designs!

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Oh man, that reminds me of getting weird color inspo from the most random stuff. Last week I was stuck on a project and the only thing that clicked was the neon orange and grey from those road construction barriers. Ended up using that combo for a whole set of graphics and it actually looked kinda sick. Sometimes the best ideas just hit you when you're not even trying.

black.beth2d ago

Actually, grabbing colors from random stuff is a shaky method. It might turn out okay sometimes but often looks unplanned. Good design requires understanding color theory and client needs. Those construction colors could send the wrong message for most brands. Counting on accidents ignores the work behind effective visuals. Consistent results come from research, not happy accidents.