A few links from around the web to curb your case of the Mondays and start off your week inspired:
• One inspiring creative sharing one piece of advice, all over iChat: Humble Pied
• AIGA recently launched a redesign of their online Design Archives, “one of the richest online resources available to those who practice, study and appreciate great design.” Read the case study of the redesign by Second Story here that includes some interesting sketches from the design process.
• The hottest hues and color combos for 2010 named by Canadian House & Home; sometimes looking “outside” of your industry can be best resource for inspiration.
• On Brand Strategy: Good, Bad and Indifferent by Marty Neumeier, author of Zag: The #1 Strategy of High-Performance Brands and director of transformation at Liquid Agency. For more thoughts on branding, also check out Liquid Agency’s blog.
• This American Life’s Ira Glass on taste, ability and creative development (via Design Observer)