Non web designer 1

Vivienne Westwood
I chose Vivienne Westwood as one of my designers as she is part of one of the biggest design aspects of the world, clothing, yet she is still so different, and you tell a piece of her clothing a mile off, even if it is a simple piece. This influences me greatly, as to have such a widely recognisable and desired look is what ever designer strives for. Particularly I like the more extravagant pieces she makes, as they truly are nothing like what anyone else has or will ever do.
Another thing I think is brilliant about her, is that she doesn't take any crap from anybody. This is best shown by her walking out of the Sex and the City film premier, for which she created a wedding dress, after only 10 minutes "publicly criticising the clothing featured as being frumpy and boring". Not exactly the approach to take if a client doesn't like what I design for them I know, but still, you have to admire it.
Vivienne Westwood creates her pieces in different collections. This could be taken into thought when it comes to web design, as you don't want to make everything exactly the same all the time. Taking a fresh look at things every so often would help freshen my designs and make them a bit more creative.
Another thing to take from Vivienne Westwood would be to not just follow the trends of the time because you know people are going to think that it's ok. You have to take a chance and become the leader of trends, not the follower of one. This will make work more well known and in demand than the wannabe copiers.