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How to get Design Ideas?

Hey! I'm new to editing and stuff and I've done quite a few things. From my experience so far, getting an idea of how a design looks like is the hardest (in my opinion). It's really hard for me to get some good design ideas that looks good and I can be proud of.
I did experiment with things, moved things around to see what matches what, but it still didn't work. Then comes the problem of picking the suitable picture, font, and theme. I took reference/inspiration from other's profile, but still can't seem to make something on my own, my own design

Any of you guys who any good ways to get design ideas? I'll appreciate the help

peachmatcha 4y
Not an editor but I hope I can provide some input as an artist since many theories and tips cross mediums.

The first issue with colour can be easily fixed with learning the basics or colour theory. It will help you with matching colours and creating themes/moods. e.g complimentary colours, analogous, etc

Next would be composition. First figure out your focal point and build on top of that. Such as contrasting shapes, colours, and textures to help emphasize your focal point. This can only improve with practice.

Next would be mood/theme (aka the easiest). First figure out the direction you’re going for. Is it calm, scary, cute, happy? Or is it a certain character? And build on colours and composition to fit that “theme.” Font is also useful here. Say if you’re going for a scary look you might go for a font that looks like it’s dripping blood.

The easiest order would be:
theme/picture > colour > texture > details > font
That way you have a sturdy foundation to keep building on your piece.

The one thing I can tell you is that you’re still new and practice and experience are the best way to get better at any artistic medium! Hope this helped (´︶`)
- Whatever406 4y
  Thank you soooooooooo much. I haven't given thought of that much and it really helps. I'll try to apply all those in my designs and hopefully come up with a really satisfying result. If you learn anything more on design improvement, please do share it with me. Again, thank you!
  peachmatcha 4y
  No problem! I'm just glad I could help.
  And of course, I'll share what I can. My messages are usually open, so if you're having any trouble I'll try my best to help. Although I may not be the best person to ask, art block can be really annoying, and sometimes another opinion can be beneficial (´︶`)