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When I was at college studying graphic design we were taught all about copyright and I have read many articles on the subject. Our lecturers, who are in the graphic design industry as well as teaching have always said as long as you make the design YOUR OWN then it is okay, but it has to end up being different.
You can get ideas from anywhere. You might for instance look at a fence and get an idea. No one will take you to court because one curl is the same as the fence. A lot of the work out there is very similar in look and style and can be assumed that it has been copied.
We all look at things with a designers eye, that is what makes us produce what we do.
Maybe Barb it would help to get some books to help you to draw and design. Then you will need to practice. Because once you can draw you can do anything. You might see a cuddly toy or a case or whatever and you can definitely use these in your designs.
Hope this helps
Annelies
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