For me, the most important ingredient when I'm designing is music.
Connecting with a sound inspires me in so many ways, it helps me guide the visuals, sometimes it answers subconscious questions, and brings another layer to my world building.
Each project I work on, I take inspiration from the sounds I'm listening to at the time. To me, the songs included in each project are the soundtracks, equally as important as sticky notes on a wall or a Pinterest mood board.
If you want to know what I'm listening to when I'm designing, you can check out my Spotify playlist linked below, I'm always adding more as I expand my horizons.