Guide to using the Internet Archive from @fakeplasticbrands
The creator provides a tutorial on how to use the Internet Archive for creative inspiration. He explains the importance of mindset over search terms, warns about uncensored content, and walks the viewer through setting up an account, starting with broad image searches, using filters, and then diving deeper by exploring uploader profiles and collections to find unique content. He ends by teasing a part two for more in-depth tips.
Creator: @fakeplasticbrands on Instagram
Transcript
Internet Archive is one of the best wells of inspiration. It also has the worst UI imaginable. Let's ungatekeep it. The most important thing about the Internet Archive isn't how you search, it's how you think. You basically just want to get lost in the online version of the library of Alexandria. You can always search for whatever you need, but expect to stumble on better things along the way. A fair warning though, the archive doesn't really censor, so expect your search to come up with some pr
Topics: Design, Graphic Design, Art, Education
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