For every graphic designer there is a huge challenge. How can I create something special and different from everthing else out there? Well the truth hurts and to get a unique design is so difficult these days. You have to spend way more time getting something together and making something look really snazzy.

So, how do you create something that is special? First things first, go and see what is out there at the moment. Who is doing what and what seems to be popular. The next step is to try and get an idea on how to implement that. What can you do to make it better? The design industry is so crowded these days it is easier to simply add onto what has been done before rather than go on a massive mission to come up with something that no one has ever seen before. Whether you are trying to come up with something unhinged logo design or a never seen before image it doesnt really matter chances are, someone else has already done it.

I think you have to look into where you get your inspiration too this could also be a massive part of how you could create something that no one else can. Whether you are getting influence from music or films or even life itself it is always important to get unique design out of it. Depending on where you actually get your inspiration from you are bound to create something that looks cool. One method that I think is not used enough is to scan a picture and then edit it using Photoshop. By doing this you are always sure that your drawing will be like no one elses thus making it is special. There are practically no designers out there who are using illustration and drawing enough so you should make the most of it! A brilliant place to go to find inspiration is The FWA tehy always showcase work from artists all over the planet.