Today in class we broke into groups and discussed 5 question in relation the Eames’ legacy and HGTV’s design star. We began with education and the role it plays in interior design.
While some feel that it’s being in the right place at the right time, others know that you can create the place and time. Education teaches you the rules, so you know how to break them and when to break them. Education gives you a foundation so you know the correct ways to do things, such as produce drawings for construction. Education gives you a set of tools that help you succeed. Education teaches you history, so that when you buy a louis xiv chair for a client, you know it’s authentic because of what you learned to look for in your education process. Education is insurance for your clients. A good education is going to put you in front of the top design firms that you want to work for. With out the education most will simply overlook you.
Working for these firms allows you to build experience and credentials. Both of which allow you to get better clients and better contracts. Holistic designs are awarded to designers that have the where with all to put together a cohesive package that reads as one. Being able to understand what your client is asking for and being able to deliver it are two totally different things. Many times it is up to the design professional to educate their client about the different possibilities. The client puts their trust in you because you know what you are doing and how to do it.
Having a network of other design professionals gives you back up. If you have a client that you are working with and they want something you have not done before, you instantly have a peer group that can help you out. Being able to work these things out and knowing how to work with your contractors to get things done right is what your clients came to your for.
The design star mentality glosses over the surface. Everything looks good, sort of, maybe, kind of, or not really. Everything is superficial. Good, educated, design will solve problems and will have substance. A good design that works well for you, solves your problems, and lasts a long time is something that you’ll not get from design star. Hire a professional, they know how to do it the right way the first time. Sure it’s more expensive up front, but you’re not re-doing it over and over and over to try to make it right.
Monday, April 18, 2011
BP13, Kennedy, Blog Post #13, IARC 221
The Legacy of Scandinavian modern has instilled in us many valuable ideas. The ideas that come to my mind are: Simple, Affordable, Minimal, and Functional. The Scandinavians have taught us that we all can have thoughtfully designed products that are generally problem solving and based on substance. The top light, created by Design House, Stockholm embodies these elements.
The idea is simple. A candle holder. However, it's not an entire candle holder, only part. You are forced to recycle an object you already own to make it a complete candle holder. The finished product is also simple. No excess adornment, only what you need. It's also affordable at $35.00.
The top light is also versatile and adaptable. Us it in your grandmothers carafe or in your water bottle from this morning. You get to choose how it's finally used. The simplistic, functional design allows it to co-mingle with all styles.
The idea is simple. A candle holder. However, it's not an entire candle holder, only part. You are forced to recycle an object you already own to make it a complete candle holder. The finished product is also simple. No excess adornment, only what you need. It's also affordable at $35.00.
The top light is also versatile and adaptable. Us it in your grandmothers carafe or in your water bottle from this morning. You get to choose how it's finally used. The simplistic, functional design allows it to co-mingle with all styles.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Outside Inspiration (theory 5)
For our final theory reading we were asked to review and recommend three different design journals or websites. Here are three that I have been frequenting for quite some time. I find inspiration in them and have always looked to them for enjoyment and ideas.
Planet Magazine - http://www.planet-mag.com/
This is by far one of my all time favorite sites to visit. The site looks at design on multiple levels. Photography, Architecture, Art, Culture, History, and Travel. They encourage reader participation quite often. I am always amazed at what I see here. They content is global and real. I enjoy the site the most because it give you a complete view of design. Seeing what people are wearing and displaying on the walls in spaces that are newly created paints a picture for me. A picture of use, daily life, and functional beauty.
Walpapper - http://www.wallpaper.com/
This site is somewhat similar to Planet magazine, however they do have an editorial slant. They focus more on architecture which is great, especially since they critique spaces, show plans, and multiple images. You can almost immerse yourself in the buildings the review. Seeing plans is extremely important for me to understand how the space flows and how the individual spaces within the space function with each other. Their bias is toward a more modern and simplistic style that focuses on quality and substance. Unfortunately, this is often on the extreme side of expensive. The ideas are good and give good inspiration for design.
Design Sponge - http://www.designspongeonline.com/
This is purely a design blog, updated daily and run by Grace Bonney. It's fun, quirky, un-expected, different, inspiring, and fun. I like fun a lot!! Little touches here and there make all the difference in an interior space. The little nuances make it your own and make a space stand out. Her focus is on home and product design, so interiors and objects abound. Good design ties them all together. Occasionally food is featured which is huge for me. Food brings people together in my home and is its own form of design. I enjoy Grace's take on things and always have found inspiration in her site since it started some 6 years ago.
Planet Magazine - http://www.planet-mag.com/
This is by far one of my all time favorite sites to visit. The site looks at design on multiple levels. Photography, Architecture, Art, Culture, History, and Travel. They encourage reader participation quite often. I am always amazed at what I see here. They content is global and real. I enjoy the site the most because it give you a complete view of design. Seeing what people are wearing and displaying on the walls in spaces that are newly created paints a picture for me. A picture of use, daily life, and functional beauty.
Walpapper - http://www.wallpaper.com/
This site is somewhat similar to Planet magazine, however they do have an editorial slant. They focus more on architecture which is great, especially since they critique spaces, show plans, and multiple images. You can almost immerse yourself in the buildings the review. Seeing plans is extremely important for me to understand how the space flows and how the individual spaces within the space function with each other. Their bias is toward a more modern and simplistic style that focuses on quality and substance. Unfortunately, this is often on the extreme side of expensive. The ideas are good and give good inspiration for design.
Design Sponge - http://www.designspongeonline.com/
This is purely a design blog, updated daily and run by Grace Bonney. It's fun, quirky, un-expected, different, inspiring, and fun. I like fun a lot!! Little touches here and there make all the difference in an interior space. The little nuances make it your own and make a space stand out. Her focus is on home and product design, so interiors and objects abound. Good design ties them all together. Occasionally food is featured which is huge for me. Food brings people together in my home and is its own form of design. I enjoy Grace's take on things and always have found inspiration in her site since it started some 6 years ago.
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