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Real designers don’t gatekeep part 117

A nice break from AI palettes and Pinterest déjà vu ✨

The digital version of A Dictionary of Color Combinations by Sanzo Wada for timeless, unexpectedly perfect palettes, and UIBits for thoughtful weekly hits of design inspiration✌️

#twosleepyheads #creativeagency #realdesignersdontgatekeep #creativewebsites #websitesyouneed

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As someone who constantly searches for innovative and authentic sources of design inspiration, I found diving into Sanzo Wada's Dictionary of Color Combinations truly eye-opening. The vintage swatch collections provide unexpected yet perfect color pairings that break the monotony of AI-generated and Pinterest-based palettes. Combining these with modern UI hits from UIBits gives a balanced view of timeless and trending design aesthetics. This approach reminded me how beneficial it is to explore beyond popular platforms. For example, the Japanese artist Sanzo Wada’s combinations include unique tones like Hermosa Pink and Violet Carmine that add subtle sophistication to digital designs. Pairing traditional artwork swatches with contemporary tools like Figma and Framer encourages creativity and originality. Using resources like uibits.co for weekly design news and insights helps keep my design practice fresh and informed about the latest advancements, including Apple’s visionOS and Sketch's liquid glass redesigns. I recommend fellow designers embrace this blend of old and new inspirations to produce work that stands out without gatekeeping knowledge or trends.

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