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Idea Index

Sit! Stay! Be Creative!

It's tough to be creative on command. And with deadlines looming, you can't wait for inspiration to strike.

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That's where Idea Indexcomes in. Don't let the small size fool you. Inside you'll discover thousands of big ideas for graphic effects and type treatmnts — via hundreds of prompts designed to stimulate, quicken and expand your creative thinking.

Use Idea Indexto brainstorm ideas, to unclog your mind, and to explore different looks and approaches.

The Idea Index— instant creative genius when you need it most!

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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