Introduction
As a developer and designer, I often come across ideas, inspirations, and references that I want to use for my projects.
Keeping them organized is key to staying creative and productive.
In this article, I’ll share my method to organize all my creative inspirations so they are easy to access whenever I need them.
Step 1: Collect Everything
- Save images, links, notes, and sketches in one place.
- Tools I use: Notion, Trello, or Google Drive.
- Don’t worry about organizing at first; just collect.
Step 2: Categorize Your Inspirations
- By project type (coding, design, art, UI/UX)
- By style (minimal, colorful, futuristic…)
- By urgency or priority (ideas I want to use soon vs. someday)
Step 3: Use Boards or Databases
- Board view → quickly see what belongs to which project
- Table view → track details, references, and notes
- Calendar view → plan when to implement ideas
Step 4: Review Regularly
- Check your inspirations weekly
- Move used ideas to a “completed” or “archive” section
- Keep the database clean to avoid clutter
Conclusion
Organizing creative inspirations saves time and sparks new ideas for your projects.
Pick a tool you like and stick to a system. Consistency is key!
- How do you organize your inspirations? Share your tips in the comments!
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