Some days as a designer, you just want to watch and listen. You just want to soak in an inspirational story or watch another artist create. I don’t feel like I get to do that as often as I would like. So I was excited when I had time to read the iStockphoto interview with British designer David Smith, and watch the 17 minute video about his creation of an album cover for musician John Mayer. Truly an inspiration about the beauty and labor of love that is David Smith’s sign and art making craft. The video showcases the beauty in combining age-old techniques with digital design.

• Check it out at iStockphoto.com