Many graphic design artists find inspiration in different things. Being from a web design background, I tend to look at well designed websites to find new inspiration. Especially at flash websites. Have a look at www.ultrashock.com and head to the bomb shock awards section in the forum. There are some truely amazing works of art there and it's really inspiring. Flash (which is vector based animation software for those who don't know and much more actually) has the added benefit of sounds, so it makes an even bigger impact since using more senses.


If you're walking down the street and you see something which you think is well designed, whether a building, a statue or a dustbin for what it's worth, try and think why it made an impact on you. Try and seperate colour from layout design (ok obviously the potplant won't work) and analyse why it appeals to your visual senses.


Just a few tips on things that inspire me. Happy hunting!