When you run out of inspiration, turn to great literature, classic films, and iconic brand advertising.
Use search engines wisely to expand your ability. Mindless, indiscriminate browsing dulls your aesthetic sense — and without taste, how can you call yourself an artist?
Commentary & Breakdown:
1. Great art is your creative fuel — not random search results
- True inspiration often comes from structure, theme, and emotional impact — all of which exist in great books, films, and top-tier ads.
- Classic works like 1984, Spirited Away, or Apple’s “Think Different” campaign are case studies in narrative, emotion, and clarity.
- These aren’t just references. They are taste-training grounds.
2. Search engines are amplifiers — but only if you filter intentionally
- The internet is vast, but it doesn’t teach taste — you do.
- If you google “cool UI animation” and scroll mindlessly, you’re not designing — you’re numbing.
- Instead: build your own inspiration playlists. Tag by theme, color, emotion, rhythm. Curate, don’t consume blindly.
3. Aesthetic judgment is your identity as a designer
- In games, you’re not just assembling logic. You’re crafting rhythm, tension, beauty, emotional timing.
- Your “aesthetic eye” is the compass that decides what feels right and tells truth — not just what looks good.
- Without this, even the most technically sound game will feel hollow.
Practical Tip:
Next time you’re stuck, don’t search for “cool game ideas.”
Search for:
- A scene that moved you to tears.
- A piece of music that haunts you.
- A logo or animation you still remember after 10 years.
Then ask: Why? What structure created that effect?