retrievr

An interesting new form of potential online inspiration can be found in retrievr, which defines itself as "an experimental service which lets you search and explore in a selection of Flickr images by drawing a rough sketch". For example, a sketch of a red circle yields images that are round-ish and red (flowers, fruit, lips, cupcakes... cupcakes?). Doesn't make much sense until you try it—but you're guaranteed interesting results.