Finding inspiration in nothing.

As a jewellery designer, it can be challenging to constantly find sources of inspiration. However, I've learned that sometimes the best inspiration can come from things that are invisible or intangible. It's all about learning how to communicate feelings and atmospheres through details in your designs.

By expanding my thinking to include invisible things, I've discovered new avenues for creating unique jewellery designs. It's amazing what you can discover when you start looking for moments that you can't see. Moments like the feeling of panic, a wish, or a connection can spark an unexpected avenue of design. I created a series of mini mixed media drawings to capture these feelings and to use as visual elements for inspiration. I used water colour and acrylic paints to get my feelings or my interpretation of feelings on paper. I then analyzed these mini artworks, searching for any Design Elements or Principles that I could explore or develop to communicate those elusive invisible moments and use them as inspirations in my designs.

Invisible moments/feelings that make the perfect inspiration:

Brave
Hope
Time
Panic
Mystery
Gravity
Chaos
A dream

If you're interested in using invisible things as inspiration for your own designs, my tips are simple:

Don't overthink it,
Limit your time on the exercise,
And use color theory to help you communicate those invisible moments.

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to interpreting these intangible ideas.

So go ahead and explore - you never know what amazing designs you might come up with!