Comments on: Finding Inspiration http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/ A Practical Look At User Experience and Interactive Design Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:22:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Marilyn Tycer http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1461 Marilyn Tycer Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:00:38 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1461 Thanks for the great advice, and really love the bit of humor that you threw in there. It's interesting because while I was in college, I really found inspiration outside of the web. Now that I'm out of college, I tend to look to the web. But there's so much good stuff out there in everyday life, and it is so relaxing. .-= ´s last blog ..<a href="http://mtycer.weebly.com/2/post/2009/08/back-from-vacation.html" rel="nofollow">Back from vacation...</a> =-. Thanks for the great advice, and really love the bit of humor that you threw in there.

It’s interesting because while I was in college, I really found inspiration outside of the web. Now that I’m out of college, I tend to look to the web. But there’s so much good stuff out there in everyday life, and it is so relaxing.
.-= ´s last blog ..Back from vacation… =-.

]]> By: Friday Vidcast 7-10-09 | This Is Aarons Life – Web Design, Graphic Design, and UX Articles. http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Friday Vidcast 7-10-09 | This Is Aarons Life – Web Design, Graphic Design, and UX Articles. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:24:46 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1247 [...] talking with the Chat Creative panel this last Wednesday the topic of inspiration came up, and David, and Marc from Obox made a great point about not looking in the normal places [...] [...] talking with the Chat Creative panel this last Wednesday the topic of inspiration came up, and David, and Marc from Obox made a great point about not looking in the normal places [...]

]]> By: Alisa Rogers http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1163 Alisa Rogers Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:23:56 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1163 Very nice post. Love the video tutorials and I certainly agree to your points above. A good collection. Very nice post. Love the video tutorials and I certainly agree to your points above. A good collection.

]]> By: Joel Beukelman http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1157 Joel Beukelman Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:08:35 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1157 Nicely said. I think I might take a vaction to Maui and get away....OH WAIT, i am (in a week). I actually am stoked to finally get away (far away) and spend time quality time alone, w/ family, and the big gun upstairs. Need a refresher. Glad you are doin the same. Peace Brada! .-= Joel Beukelman´s last blog ..<a href="http://whoisjoel.com/2009/putting-lipstick-on-a-pig/" rel="nofollow">putting lipstick on a pig</a> =-. Nicely said. I think I might take a vaction to Maui and get away….OH WAIT, i am (in a week). I actually am stoked to finally get away (far away) and spend time quality time alone, w/ family, and the big gun upstairs. Need a refresher. Glad you are doin the same. Peace Brada!
.-= Joel Beukelman´s last blog ..putting lipstick on a pig =-.

]]> By: Charles Williams http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1115 Charles Williams Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:56:42 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1115 Good stuff, Aaron! I found myself getting SUPER stressed here at the office a few months ago, and discovered that getting up and talking with co-workers was a great way to disconnect and engage with something new. There have been countless times I've walked away from those conversations with fresh ideas that were sparked from things we'd talked about. Also, a few months ago, I went on a solo camping trip up to Daingerfield State Park for a couple of days with nothing more than my bible, guitar, and some Donald Miller books. I wanted to completely disconnect - not just from the day-to-day work, but from life in general. Just an opportunity to step back and take a deep breath. It was an UNBELIEVABLE experience. I can't suggest it enough. Good luck with the comps, my friend. I look forward to seeing 'em! Cheers Good stuff, Aaron! I found myself getting SUPER stressed here at the office a few months ago, and discovered that getting up and talking with co-workers was a great way to disconnect and engage with something new. There have been countless times I’ve walked away from those conversations with fresh ideas that were sparked from things we’d talked about.

Also, a few months ago, I went on a solo camping trip up to Daingerfield State Park for a couple of days with nothing more than my bible, guitar, and some Donald Miller books. I wanted to completely disconnect – not just from the day-to-day work, but from life in general. Just an opportunity to step back and take a deep breath. It was an UNBELIEVABLE experience. I can’t suggest it enough.

Good luck with the comps, my friend. I look forward to seeing ‘em!

Cheers

]]> By: Casey Hald http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1091 Casey Hald Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:25:51 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1091 Exactly Aaron. Last week was really rough on me in terms of deadlines at work, side work, and school work coming up this semester. So I took the weekend and went camping with friends on Fri, surfing all day Sat, and chilled at my mom's on Sunday.. I made sure to relax so I can be refreshed for the labor this week. It's healthy to just kick back and enjoy the sun every once in a while, because after you're relaxed it seems like your creativity meter gets recharged again. .-= Casey Hald´s last blog ..<a href="http://sunfalldesigns.com/wordpress/?p=12" rel="nofollow">V-cast SF#1 | Introduction, shout outs, and designer website showcases.</a> =-. Exactly Aaron. Last week was really rough on me in terms of deadlines at work, side work, and school work coming up this semester. So I took the weekend and went camping with friends on Fri, surfing all day Sat, and chilled at my mom’s on Sunday.. I made sure to relax so I can be refreshed for the labor this week. It’s healthy to just kick back and enjoy the sun every once in a while, because after you’re relaxed it seems like your creativity meter gets recharged again.
.-= Casey Hald´s last blog ..V-cast SF#1 | Introduction, shout outs, and designer website showcases. =-.

]]> By: loswl http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 loswl Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1089 Great idea! a little rest and relaxation actually rejuvenates the brain cells, allowing us to process our thoughts stronger and faster, sleep is good to, for brain cell growth. Designers tend to stay up late and because we are so motivated we feel like superheroes, but superheroes need their rest :o) thanks for the reminder! Great idea! a little rest and relaxation actually rejuvenates the brain cells, allowing us to process our thoughts stronger and faster, sleep is good to, for brain cell growth. Designers tend to stay up late and because we are so motivated we feel like superheroes, but superheroes need their rest :o ) thanks for the reminder!

]]> By: CSS Brigit | Finding Inspiration http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1078 CSS Brigit | Finding Inspiration Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:57:01 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1078 <strong> Finding Inspiration...</strong> So I posted earlier how I was stuck on some mock-ups I was designing… and some of responded, and reminded me of some very important things… ... Finding Inspiration…

So I posted earlier how I was stuck on some mock-ups I was designing… and some of responded, and reminded me of some very important things…
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]]> By: Brandon http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/finding-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-1072 Brandon Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:31:45 +0000 http://www.thisisaaronslife.com/?p=903#comment-1072 Living in FL and having the beach 20 minutes away is awesome! You are so right about getting burnt. Hard work is necessary, but we've got to know our own constitutions (old school word I'm stealing from John Adams from the 18th century) as they relate to what we can handle physically and mentally. You should loop that fountain noise and offer it as a free download! I'm feeling more relaxed and inspired already :) .-= Brandon´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.brandonmuth.com/2009/06/27/can-i-find-100-people-who-hate-government-bailouts-as-much-as-i-do/" rel="nofollow">Can I Find 100 People Who Hate Government Bailouts As Much I Do?</a> =-. Living in FL and having the beach 20 minutes away is awesome! You are so right about getting burnt. Hard work is necessary, but we’ve got to know our own constitutions (old school word I’m stealing from John Adams from the 18th century) as they relate to what we can handle physically and mentally. You should loop that fountain noise and offer it as a free download! I’m feeling more relaxed and inspired already :)
.-= Brandon´s last blog ..Can I Find 100 People Who Hate Government Bailouts As Much I Do? =-.

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