I’ve been working here at Quirky for a month, and they finally roped me into getting on the Quirky blog. The job has been exciting and extremely fast paced. When I tell friends that I actually enjoy having multiple projects constantly counting down to their deadlines, they think I’m nuts, but I guess that’s part of what makes me a true quirk.
As a designer, it’s extremely important to constantly stay inspired. Below are my top five websites for daily doses on inspiration. I’ll be honest, there are tons bookmarked in my Safari browser, but these are my five favorites that I must pass on to the Quirky community.
Not to be confused with notcot.com. Notcot.org posts tons of user submissions and finds from the “NotEmpire” everyday. They have the best balance of quantity and quality of posts for anything design-related. Best of all, anyone can submit a link for them to post.
This site mostly focuses on the world of international architecture. I find it extremely important to step outside of the world of product design to get inspiration. While they only post a few times a day, the quality of the content is great.
Hypebeast is great for finding the latest in streetwear/fashion. As a self-described former sneakerhead, it’s a must for keeping in touch with what’s hot.
Gizmodo publishes tons of stories everyday. They focus mostly on the tech world, and as a designer it’s important to know what new great technologies are out there. I also enjoy that they have a healthy amount of Star Wars jokes.
This blog is all about hustling. They interview entrepreneurs in the design world who tell their inspirational stories of making their dreams a reality. Every interview is a good read, and it’s also where I first found out about Quirky.
