762: What to Steal. Finding Inspiration in Web Development

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Apr 29, 2024

Explore the fine line between inspiration and imitation in web development. Discover where to ethically borrow design ideas, from color palettes to layout patterns. The hosts share resources for finding innovative fonts and UI components. They discuss personal experiences with design theft and how to turn inspiration into original creations. Learn effective methods for capturing ideas and navigating design trends, including the potential of AI-driven tools for enhancing creativity.

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Micro-Inspirations

Steal micro-aspects of designs, like color palettes or font stacks, for inspiration.
Combine elements from different sources to create something new.

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Font Discovery

Discover new fonts by inspecting elements on websites that use appealing typography.
Creative Market and Behance are good resources for unique fonts.

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Learn by Re-Implementing

If a design element makes you wonder how it's done, investigate and learn from it.
Inspecting element and recreating designs enhance your design skills.

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