A fun way to learn a little or at least get inspired is to check out LayerTennis on fridays: http://www.layertennis.com http://www.layertennis.com Each round,

A fun way to learn a little or at least get inspired is to check out LayerTennis on fridays: http://www.layertennis.com http://www.layertennis.com Each round, each layer, ask yourself "do I like that or not"? and then try to articulate why or why not. Why is this layer: http://layertennis.com/100910/07.php http://layertennis.com/100910/07.php not as effective as the next volley: http://layertennis.com/100910/08.php http://layertennis.com/100910/08.php For example, I didn't notice at the time that the quote had six letter 'O's in it, but now that I see it it's hard to miss. They create a lot of repetition a rhythm that ties them to the shape on the other side. The symbol and the text relate to each other even before considering the meaning of the words. Seriously, one of the hardest parts of design is to learn how to form strong opinions and understand your reasons for them, without being arbitrary. Design is just a million tiny decisions.