Perspective can be changed, depending on the view. If you want to see things differently, head over to the "Top of the Rock" at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. This observation deck may not be the highest in the United States at 70 stories, but the view is tremendous. Experience 360 degree views of New York that include landmark buildings as well as Central Park. There is no time limit, so you can spend as long as you like looking out over the city in search of inspiration.

Shapes and angles are a little different when you are 850 feet in the air, a fact which can help you come up with new directions for design elements. The observation deck actually has three different levels, and the total surface area is 55,000 square feet, so there is plenty of space to roam around. The very top deck is open air, which can have a real impact on how you view the city. There are plenty of big-city observation decks around, but this one is a gem. Take advantage of it and spark some new ideas.

Sometimes simple observation can really be a great help when you are looking to convey a particular feel through the written word or Web design. If your client is asking for a "high-end" or "upscale" Web presence, New York's Madison Avenue can lend a hand. Spend the day window shopping at stores such as Armani, Prada and Yves St. Laurent and get a feel for the good life and all that goes with it.If you tire of the fare here you can always head on over to 5th Avenue, which is just one street over; the choices there are just as posh. You'll see Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and Fendi there as well as many other famous names. Take the time to observe the arrangement of things in the stores and in their windows. Look at how the people are dressed. Listen to what they talk about. By the time you leave, you'll be able to pull together a Website that would fit right in.