The Inspiration Issue 🤩

Hello friends!

I hope you're enjoying this Serial Maker newsletter! If you missed any of the past editions, make sure to check them out. And if you know someone who might benefit from this newsletter, please forward this email to a friend. 😀

It was great hearing about your own techniques for coming up with names after last week's issue. One consistent theme seems to be not to rush the process, and just take the time to let your subconscious process everything.

Issue number 20! That came up fast. Instead of the usual topic, I'll be sharing six things that inspired me recently.

This issue is full of inspiring stuff 🤩
 

Bruno Simon
Bruno has quite possibly the most creative portfolio site I've ever seen. This brings me back to the good old days of Flash sites where anything goes. Who wouldn't want to drive a Jeep around to navigate a website? I keep thinking of this site as I'm moving towards rebuilding my company's portfolio. 

Lucas Zanotto
Lucas makes the most mesmerizing animated eyeball perfect loops. Lucas' work has a simple, child-like, colorful aesthetic. And he made some pretty cool playful apps for kids. Follow him on Twitter and punch up your timeline with some fun.

Desktop Goose
In the spirit of Untitled Goose Game, Desktop Goose will annoy you in the cutest way possible on your Windows PC. It's like Clippy but it will destroy your computer. Created by Samperson.

Barcode Music
Beatboxing, but with barcode scanners. Because... why not? Ei Wada uses electrical appliances as instruments. Check out his television guitars.

The Mountain of Smoke
Jeffrey Alan Love has made me rethink what a sketchbook can be. Watch this demo of his unique illustration technique.

Necessary Disorder
Étienne Jacob makes procedural animation looping gifs. These are like Winamp music visualizations in black and white gif form. And sometimes he shares his Processing code.

Keep making, and thanks for reading! 🙌

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Until next week,

Craig