How do you get inspired without getting distracted & overwhelmed? I used to ask myself this a lot! This little system is how I’ve answered this for myself 🙂
0:00 – Intro; why this low-tech system is worth sharing.
0:52 – What I used to do (spoiler: wasted a lot of time!)
1:30 – My organized, curated bookmarks folder(s)
2:15 – Example use case: Accounting Firm
2:50 – My process for actually making use out of the inspiration websites
3:05 – 1: Understanding the Industry’s Visual Language
4:00 – 2: Finding Content Patterns
4:38 – 3: Training My Design Eye
5:28 – Why I ❤️ this system
6:35 – Conclusion
7:10 – Reminder: simple systems can be the best
TL;DR – this is the low-tech “bookmark system” I use to collect, organize, and actually use design inspiration at the start of every web design project.
This system has helped me:
✔️ Start projects faster without endless browsing (ie. AVOID DISTRACTION!)
✔️ Enter client conversations already familiar with their industry’s visual language (ie. DESIGN FASTER!)
✔️ Build a growing library of best-in-class websites I can reference anytime (ie. GET BETTER DESIGN INSTINCTS!)
You’ll learn:
➡️ Why inspiration isn’t just about “looking at pretty websites”
➡️ How to spot content & layout patterns in any niche
➡️ A step-by-step process to save and organize websites for future projects
If you’ve ever wondered how to streamline your client onboarding and stop reinventing the wheel for every project, this is for you.