Time to Get Insta-inspired
Even the best of us get stuck from time to time, and custom packaging design is one of those creative arenas that can take a hit as easily as anything else. Never fear, however! Inspiration can come from unexpected sources, but our current favorite go-to is Instagram. Check out the art from these accounts, and you just might get that creative fuel you crave:
1. Pantone
The color geniuses at Pantone have a lot going for them! Even if you’re just finding out about “Living Coral,” their Color of the Year for 2019, their posts are bound to inject your creative drive with all sorts of colorful combinations. Peruse their feed for tints you never dreamed of, and your design will thank you.
2. The Design Tip
If you want some ideas for unusual images and eclectic style combinations, head on over to see what The Design Tip has discovered. Their clean, quirky designs are bound to set off some free association in your own mind. Be prepared to see graphics ranging in scope from deceptively simple illustrations to profoundly artistic landscapes.
3. Canva
Canva’s feed is bursting with spunk. If you don’t follow them for their uplifting and informative quotes and tips, follow them for their bold use of color and vivid design. It’s a fantastic account for investigating patterns and color groupings, and just when you think you’ve gotten their style figured out, they’ll do something unexpected.
4. Adobe
If you’re looking for detailed, rich images with huge impact, Adobe is the account to follow. Even if you’re not seeking design inspiration, their team picks stunningly beautiful graphics to share. Scrolling through this feed is just straight-up artistically pleasant, and it’s hard not to come away from their posts with a bit more perspective than you had to begin with.
5. Design Packaging, Inc.
Think packaging isn’t art? Think again! The folks at Design Packaging, Inc. exhibit clean, contemporary examples of how modern packaging is taking design to the next level in timelessness and appeal. You never realized looking at pictures of boxes could be so aesthetically inspiring.
6. Typography Inspired
Words, words, words! True to its name, Typography Inspired showcases what we can do when we make art out of words. It’s not just about fonts, by a long shot. Some of these designs take a second look before you find the words in them, and this account is a must-follow for anyone thinking about logos or using text as a focal point in their design. When it’s art you can read, it takes both reading and art up a level.
7. BoxUp
Of course BoxUp is a go-to for packaging inspiration! Our customers create all kinds of incredible designs, and we’re a great resource for anyone looking for guidance in cultivating their brand, but our account has even more than gorgeous packaging ideas. We’ll keep your feed inspired with motivational quotes and informative blog posts, too. It’s the best of practical meets whimsy, and the combination makes this particular accounts a great one-stop-shop for anything you could need to get your design where it needs to be.
Inspired already? Sounds like it’s time to get started!