Comments on: Swipe This! Use A Swipe File For Inspiration http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/ News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers. The official podcast of sitepoint.com. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:18:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: tiggsy http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926381 tiggsy Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:59:03 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926381 A good idea. I often crib bits of code I've written before, but up to now I've just tried to remember where I used it and gone back to that (doesn't always work, lol). This is a great idea. I have tried Google notebook, but it didn't work for me. I also have evernote, but again I find it less than useful. A good idea. I often crib bits of code I’ve written before, but up to now I’ve just tried to remember where I used it and gone back to that (doesn’t always work, lol). This is a great idea.

I have tried Google notebook, but it didn’t work for me. I also have evernote, but again I find it less than useful.

]]> By: sPoT! http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926371 sPoT! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:44:18 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926371 Also, I used to use a lot of bookmarks, thinking I would remember the reason I wanted to go back to that site. In reality, they just pile up. Often sites change or simply go dark. So for me, I usually save the page as an image or PDF. Also, I used to use a lot of bookmarks, thinking I would remember the reason I wanted to go back to that site. In reality, they just pile up. Often sites change or simply go dark. So for me, I usually save the page as an image or PDF.

]]> By: sPoT! http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926370 sPoT! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:40:12 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926370 On the Mac I use Paparazzi! to snag sites that I've found and like, whether it be colors or interesting layouts. Currently, they all sit in a big ol' folder called the Morgue; The contents inside are cool and sitting on ice until I need an idea later. The file has gotten large and I need to come up with a useful system for organizing it. I have a copy of Realmacs LittleSnapper, but haven't used it yet. Hafta put that on the todo list. On the Mac I use Paparazzi! to snag sites that I’ve found and like, whether it be colors or interesting layouts. Currently, they all sit in a big ol’ folder called the Morgue; The contents inside are cool and sitting on ice until I need an idea later.

The file has gotten large and I need to come up with a useful system for organizing it. I have a copy of Realmacs LittleSnapper, but haven’t used it yet. Hafta put that on the todo list.

]]> By: LegalTypist http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926360 LegalTypist Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:58:17 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926360 Professionally, I use both paper and digital methods for swiping and organizing information. I open a new folder under MyDocuments for each project I start. I then collate and copy any of the digital or electronic bits I come across into that folder. If there is something associated with the project which cannot be made digital, or which I prefer to keep as paper, I open a paper file. Personally, I've used notebooks and swiping pictures, getting fabric/wallpaper swatches and what not to help me decorate, renovate and restore my 1924 LI Colonial. Friends, relatives and guests usually comment positively, so I must be doing something right! The real beauty of digitally organizing as above - all my projects (no matter at what stage) are all routinely backed up with my other computer files - both off site and to my Maxtor One Touch external hard drive. This means I will never have to recreate a project again! Priceless! ;) Andrea Cannavina (aka LegalTypist) http://www.legaltypist.com Professionally, I use both paper and digital methods for swiping and organizing information.

I open a new folder under MyDocuments for each project I start. I then collate and copy any of the digital or electronic bits I come across into that folder.

If there is something associated with the project which cannot be made digital, or which I prefer to keep as paper, I open a paper file.

Personally, I’ve used notebooks and swiping pictures, getting fabric/wallpaper swatches and what not to help me decorate, renovate and restore my 1924 LI Colonial. Friends, relatives and guests usually comment positively, so I must be doing something right!

The real beauty of digitally organizing as above – all my projects (no matter at what stage) are all routinely backed up with my other computer files – both off site and to my Maxtor One Touch external hard drive. This means I will never have to recreate a project again!

Priceless! ;)

Andrea Cannavina (aka LegalTypist)
http://www.legaltypist.com

]]> By: Carla http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926343 Carla Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:12:21 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926343 My whole computer is a swipe file with screenshots and other images, and for good websites that might inspire me later and list of resources (free backgrounds, code snippets, etc.) I use delicious.com. Also use Netvibes as my home page so there are tons of post-it-like notes with links and text and code and ideas for posts and research notes in general in my "Notes" tab. The good thing is that they can be accessed and updated anywhere. My whole computer is a swipe file with screenshots and other images, and for good websites that might inspire me later and list of resources (free backgrounds, code snippets, etc.) I use delicious.com. Also use Netvibes as my home page so there are tons of post-it-like notes with links and text and code and ideas for posts and research notes in general in my “Notes” tab. The good thing is that they can be accessed and updated anywhere.

]]> By: garethjmsaunders http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926342 garethjmsaunders Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:00:26 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926342 Only last night I was sticking some new bits and pieces in my inspiration book -- mostly snippets from newspapers and magazines. Other stuff I've got in Flickr, as bookmarks in Firefox, and within a folder within My Pictures on my PC. A great idea -- wish I'd come across it sooner. Only last night I was sticking some new bits and pieces in my inspiration book — mostly snippets from newspapers and magazines.

Other stuff I’ve got in Flickr, as bookmarks in Firefox, and within a folder within My Pictures on my PC.

A great idea — wish I’d come across it sooner.

]]> By: cajebo http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926341 cajebo Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:55:13 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926341 Bookmarks, Skitch, Evernote, iPhone/iPhoto are my tools of choice. I sync bookmarks via xMarks Skitch for snagging an image or page that strikes me Evernote is not used as much as i should, but at times its indispensable And of course, iPhone and iPhoto. I'll catalog both on the go 'snaps/swipes', as well as my Skitch captures in appropriate Smart Albums or Folders within iPhoto I'll definitely take a look at some of the other suggestions you've made. Thanks! Bookmarks, Skitch, Evernote, iPhone/iPhoto are my tools of choice.

I sync bookmarks via xMarks
Skitch for snagging an image or page that strikes me
Evernote is not used as much as i should, but at times its indispensable

And of course, iPhone and iPhoto. I’ll catalog both on the go ’snaps/swipes’, as well as my Skitch captures in appropriate Smart Albums or Folders within iPhoto

I’ll definitely take a look at some of the other suggestions you’ve made.

Thanks!

]]> By: stickysteph http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926340 stickysteph Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:37:12 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926340 The term "swipe file" is new to me, but i have had an "inspiration book" around for years. I collect, clip or print stuff that sparks my interest or creativity and slide it in or tape it to clear sheet protectors in a big ol' binder. It is a bit unusual for me, as I tend to be mostly digital in my life, but for some reason, just turning those smooth clear pages with all of my imagery - both familiar and new - helps get me thinking more creatively. The term “swipe file” is new to me, but i have had an “inspiration book” around for years. I collect, clip or print stuff that sparks my interest or creativity and slide it in or tape it to clear sheet protectors in a big ol’ binder.

It is a bit unusual for me, as I tend to be mostly digital in my life, but for some reason, just turning those smooth clear pages with all of my imagery – both familiar and new – helps get me thinking more creatively.

]]> By: BillyGnSC http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/02/swipe-file-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-926339 BillyGnSC Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:33:25 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=10181#comment-926339 I keep a small Notepad++ file at the ready for short code snippets, and I do everything from home, so I don't have a notebook or use my cellphone for twitter or anything besides voice calls. I keep a small Notepad++ file at the ready for short code snippets, and I do everything from home, so I don’t have a notebook or use my cellphone for twitter or anything besides voice calls.

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