Inspiration comes from everywhere (duh) but it's really hard to call on it when you need it, say like a deadline; but there are some ways you can better prepare for those crazy creative blocks or deadlines.
First of all, look around. You can find inspiration anywhere. I recently found inspiration for a site design/color scheme from glancing at a pack of Parliament Lights.
Which brings me to my next tip, research/search. The pack of smokes was just the catalyst. I didn't get really inspired until I Googled images to get the color scheme right and in doing so, found a wealth of packaging examples and ads from decades past that I've made mental notes of and gave me little ideas for future projects.
USE RESOURCES TO GET IDEAS. You're obviously reading this, you have the entire Internet at your fingertips, use it. Google is there for ideas. Another great site that I visit quite frequently to get ideas and to see what other web designers are doing is Smashing Magazine. Smashing is a GREAT resource for everything web design. If you aren't already reading it, you should be. Go now! Click that link!
It also helps to take notes, mental or otherwise, of things that inspire you. For example, I know I like the color scheme and design/motifs of old cars and guitars from the 50's and 60's but I've yet had a project that I can use those bits of inspiration, but you best believe I've got those ideas stored in the back of my mind when I do need them.
So to recap, Look around, research/use resources, and take notes of ideas to help in the creative process. Now good luck! Go be inspired!
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