Getting into the mood |

No, not that kind of mood…the mood that gets us inspired, energized, and in a happy place to design and be creative.

When it comes time to start a new project from scratch a clean and organized desk is a must. So is laying out all of our essentials: trace paper, freshly sharpened pencils, a scale (ruler), and most importantly an open mind. Also a must: music. Music can dramatically change the mood in this office, as it can in most situations. Music at Ripple Design ranges from somber, usually listened to while sketching, to lively beats that get us energized to work through design challenges, to listening to funny and dramatic 80’s love songs, which liven and lighten the mood on many of our grey Seattle mornings. Being in the right mood can not only increase our work flow and productivity, but it can also influence our thoughts and how we design.

For about the past 6+ months we’ve been grooving’ to various stations on Pandora to get us in the right mood to design, work, and be creative. We’ve been listening to a lot of this guy…