February 20, 2015
Love it? Steal it!


- Take Credit for Inspired Projects: This project is a perfect example. This Anthropologie Globe ($128-198) inspired many pins, which jumpstarted major creativity. Give Anthropologie credit for hitting the “I want that” nerve. But the final inspired version-that credit goes to the creator.
- Take Credit for your fresh spinon a current trend or style. No one gets to hog, trademark or guilt
you into a design pigeonhole. Your entire neighborhood, along with you, may like teal, the new turquoise. Use it if you love it but in a fresh way, not by shopping at the same stores and buying the same teal accessories. Always think of how you can put the “Me” spin on ideas you steal. For example, love burlap on a Christmas tree, take yours a new direction by mixing it with anything others aren’t using. Let others inspire you but always make it yours.
- Give credit to the creator if you are using their photo, design or mimicking the idea exactly. Share the source and give kudos to the original.
Curating great ideas moves you to a trend spotter status. You may not have originated the idea but you are smart and talented enough to recognize its value.
Author: Sandra Racz