Archive for the ‘inspiration’ Category
Music That Inspires & Fuels My Designs
April 23rd, 2010 by Mr. Joe PaytonI spend a lot of time listening to music. Whether it is in the car staring into space trying to brainstorm new solutions to the problems I’m working on, or at my workspace implementing those solutions, there is always music. Typically, It is but sound in the background, but I do understand that inspiration is gathered from the sounds, even if unintentional.
There are two vehicles I use to get music to my ears. The first is with my iPod. the second is through the service Last.fm. I know there are a ton of other internet radio providers out there, but I have a solid reason for choosing last.fm. Simply for the ability to “scrobble” music, both online and offline listening. What this means is Last.fm tracks my listening habits even if I am listening to my iPod. Each time I synch my iPod or iPhone, last.fm gathers a list of tracks I’ve listened to, how many times I’ve listened to it, and adds it to my recently played list. This information is then used to generate a personal radio station of music I am familiar with and new music that fits my overall musical tastes. I have discovered that I am beginning to turn to last.fm more often when listing to music than my own collection. You should check it out, and maybe we’ll hook-up!
Now for my love list. These are the artists and musicians that really get my brain moving.
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My Top 10 Design Resources
March 23rd, 2010 by Mr. Joe PaytonTypically when someone asks what I do for a living, the answer is preceded with one of two questions. It’s either, “…So, I’ve had this idea for a site! It will make so much money we could buy google. How much would it cost to build it?”. or “How do you keep up?”. The first question never ends with happiness, so, I’ll try to answer the second. There will be much more joy involved. I promise.
Here is a run-down on the places I frequent on a steady basis. Some are used weekly. Some are visited multiple times a day.
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