Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
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Inspiration by way of Instagram
Being inspired is very important to me. Inspiration is what motivates me to accomplish any and every thing. Inspiration helps me operate this blog. It helps me develop new design ideas. It is why my notebooks are filled with doodles of ideas for furniture and fabric. Frequently, I look at something that was designed for one purpose and it inspires me to incorporate something from it into a design for something with an altogether different purpose. I once heard that to be inspired was to be “in spirit” with God. I can believe it. When I am inspired, my heart feels full and expansive; I feel capable and imaginative. For me inspiration shows up in many forms. I am as inspired learning about and being surrounded by people who have achieved great things and those who press on with joy and hope in the face of overwhelming odds as I am by architecture, nature, poetry, literature and art. I love to visit places that inspire me, as well as be in the company of those who inspire me but when I am not able to do that, there is one tool that is my go-to for inspiration and that tool is Instagram.
Instagram is my favorite social media app. It is a place I look to discover new fashion trends, interior designer projects, artist exhibitions and so forth. It has allowed me to discover many new to me designers, artists, creatives and makers. My network is ever growing and expanding because as I follow new creatives, I learn of other creatives and the circle grows and grows. My favorite Instagram accounts are the artists. I have discovered the work of so many talented artists while using the app and have even had the opportunity to experience some of their work in real life. If you are looking for inspiration, check out a few of the accounts below!
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| Sculpture by Daniel Arsham Photo via @danielarsham Instagram account |
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| #thebeachDC art installation by Daniel Arsham Photo via @danielarsham Instagram account |
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| Art by Kwangho Shin Photo via @shinkwangho329 Instagram account |
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| Art by James Verbicky Photo via @dtrmodern Instagram account |
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| Shattered glass human sculpture by Daniel Arsham Photo via @danielarsham Instagram account |
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| Shattered glass human sculpture by Daniel Arsham Photo via @danielarsham Instagram account |
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| Art installation by Daniel Arsham Photo via @danielarsham Instagram account |
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| Art by Kwangho Shin Photo via @shinkwangho329 Instagram account |
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| Art by Cesar Biojo Photo via @cesarbiojo Instagram account |
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| Art by Cesar Biojo Photo via @cesarbiojo Instagram account |
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| Art by James Verbicky (@jamesverbicky) Photo via @dtrmodern Instagram account |
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Establishing Parameters and Finding Inspiration
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| Photo Credit: Flickr tommerton2010 |
I have on numerous occasions found myself in a prospective client’s home feeling quite overwhelmed. This usually stems from the scope of the project, having a client tell you they want to take their upstairs and put it downstairs and take their downstairs and move it two streets over can be a bit bewildering on the first walk through. When this happens, I take a deep breath and a mental step back and assess the situation. I take notes, make recommendations and mentally divvy up the project into what needs to be done immediately and what becomes secondary.
When beginning a large design project or any project for that matter, one of the first and most important steps one must take is to establish parameters, i.e. what would you like to accomplish, in how much time and at what cost. Once you have identified the major objectives and parameters for the project, a task, that at first seemed daunting, can be broken down into smaller, less overwhelming to-do lists. First, consider the space. Is construction required? What items need to be replaced, repaired or reupholstered? Do your homework. Research similar projects/items and their subsequent costs. This will help you develop a reasonable budget for completing your project.
Once the project’s parameters have been established, you may need inspiration for the ultimate look of your space. Inspiration can come from many different sources, a film, art, travel, food, or a piece of trash lying on the street. I typically rely on the client’s personal interests to determine their project’s design direction. This may be a favorite color, a family heirloom, or a hobby. I weave these little bits of personal touches into the design by way of paint, fabric selections, art, or even refurbishing an existing heirloom and incorporating it into the new design.
Having a source of inspiration for your design project will help keep your design plan focused and tie the entire project together. It helps establish the color palette, theme, and/or the style of the space. Once you have figured out the scope of your project by way of your established design parameters and found your inspiration, the remaining design components should fall easily into place.
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