Why is every graphic design inspo feed just a loop of the SAME aesthetics?

I checked multiple design blogs this week and they all push the SAME color schemes. It feels IMPOSSIBLE to find inspiration that isn't just following the crowd. How do you discover design ideas that feel ORIGINAL and not just trendy?

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parkerfisher1d ago

What changed where you look for ideas?

baker.willow1d ago

I saw that exact sage green and beige combo on seven different brand redesigns last month. It's wild that everyone just copies the same Pinterest board. I started looking at old science textbooks and museum catalogs for color ideas, stuff that was never meant to be trendy. The algorithms just keep serving the same plate.