Alliteration Inspiration: Universe & Umbrellas

Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: universe & umbrellas.

Universe

While scientists debate whether or not the universe is infinite, there’s no debate that the possibilities of your brain certainly fit that description. Suit up, creative cosmonaut, and explore the far reaches of the inspiration universe with these ten pieces below.

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Steve Wolf / Illustration
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Seth Eckert / Animated GIF
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Gregory Beauchamp / Xylene transfer print
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Chris Baty / Screen printed poster
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Jonas / Hand-lettered logo concepts
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Ronald Ferree / Poster
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Robin Heighway / Illustration
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Thumb Demon / Illustration
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Double Merrick / Screen printed poster
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Loulou & Tummie / Self promotion

Umbrellas

While this noncommittal spring weather (at least here in Seattle) flip flops between rain umbrellas and cocktail umbrellas, the climate of creativity is always in season. For inspiration any time of year, open your mind to these ten uses of unbridled umbrella brilliance below.

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Sneaky Raccoon x Stereohype / Illustrated pins
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Sam Smith / Movie poster design – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
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Brad Woodard / Illustration
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Priscila Manzini / Pattern design
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Ryan Pritchard / Poster design
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Tina Sharma / Poster design – An Awesome Wave, by Alt J
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Poppy & Red, Anna Deegan, Paula McGloin / Illustration
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Carlos Savage / Illustrated advertisement – Blunt Umbrellas
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Phalen Elonich / Illustration
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Olga Vasik / Poster design
Garth
Garth

Garth is a do-it-all digital marketer/designer born and raised in the “City of Destiny,” Tacoma, Washington. He lives in Seattle, has a beard, enjoys pizza and coffee (not together) and tries to spread as much positivity as he can. He's at his best in a light, collaborative environment; he's at my worst when losing at Scrabble. Above all, he's always looking for ways to grow his brain.

Formerly the community manager for AmazonSmile and digital marketing manager at DRY Soda; he can now be found doing freelance graphic design, social media and marketing consultation.

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