by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 12, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
A lot. One word has the ability to fire our imagination – a few words can open our minds to a world of possibilities. But I want to talk about colour words – words that immediately give us an emotional response to colour and perhaps how we can use colour...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 28, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Want to create work with that ‘wow’ factor that most people just love to see? Then simply focus on these two effortless things – contrast and variety. These straightforward elements are around us everywhere, in the buildings we live in, the furniture...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 10, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
There’s really only one place to find inspiration and spark curiosity – look no further than your passions, interests, and topics you feel strongly about. And from these simple things, you can nourish a sustainable and successful design outcome driven by...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 18, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
I’m addicted to YouTube videos – I love their instantaneous variety. But I am selective. I want to share some of my favourite YouTube channels – ones that I’ve subscribed to for either information, inspiration, or simply to be entertained. And...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 4, 2022 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Sometimes creating is as simple as working with black and white. Theoretically, black and white are not considered colours – even though they have such an impact on the world of colour. So if you’re in the mood to create, and want to feel the pleasure of...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Oct 21, 2022 | Creativity, Design
Surely one of the easiest ways to re-kindle interest in design is the paper snowflake – yes, the ones from our childhood. There’s always that wonderful moment after cutting when the paper is opened and the patterns magically reveal themselves. Sometimes...
