D.esign is for everyone.: 2010.09

22.9.10 My Philosophy

AR Designs: My designs are alive. They breathe a character, an innate voice, in their completion. I believe in taking innovative design one-step further. I find the best of original design in the leap it takes to risk something, because design can be experimental. It isn’t confined to one corner of a study, but instead is unique for each customer. Each interior space is unique, and the design should mirror that philosophy. They ought to be expressive, dynamic, and willing. Good design to me, is making the un-beautiful beautiful. To be courageous and unique is to be willing- willing at every level. Everything possesses beauty; it is the artists of the world who are called to express that truth. My philosophy is to conjure this true design specifically for each client. I want to weave major concepts of communication, function, expression, and dynamism into each project to change the world with great designs.

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I recently found an architect I immediately connected with. The Brazillian architect, Vitor Penha, blends rustic elements of wood and brick with more modern metals and plastics to create a textured design.

This is like urban hipster meets art student. I think naturally I'm able to relate because the exposed bricks give it a lofty feeling, but the hardwood floors make it warm. A very 'city-life' look. Not to mention the clothes that look left in a hurry, books still open from being flipped through. I really like this look. This photograph seems to capture a very temporary moment for this space.

This makes me want to take a nap. Okay... not really, but I think the concept of floor seating is so underrated. I love sitting on the floor, and there are these large mattresses-like seating for a change. I would like to see more of this explored in my design- seating that is.

This photograph is what initially caught my eye to Penha and his designs. It is functional in it's usage (or seems to be), allows for a lot of natural light, and utilizes the space efficiently. I like the quaint design because it doesn't exude excess- this room doesn't seem like it requires a lot of personal space.
Here, it is okay to get comfortable,
get close,
get personal.

16.9.10

It inspires us > We admire it > It teaches > We study

"There is no man-made technology that isn't already known to nature and, which is used there, usually, in a more intelligent, more efficient and in a more environmentally friendly matter" - Hartmut Muller

We talked about diagrams in class today and something Professor Robinson said strung a note with me. There was an example vocalized about a man who derived his inspiration to allow more light into his buildings, from the answers seen in his own hand. By examining how light could potentially enter between each finger, the architect found answers for his problem.

The major aspect taken from today's lecture was in asking the question of "how do we do this?" The initial question asked once a problem is established.
So... Define your problem. Do to this we-
1. Isolate key issues of value
2. Study analogous situations
3. Develop solutions for part of a problem and situate this into a whole

My attention was caught on point #2

Analogous situations (like the architect who found answers in a simple solution- his hand) are solutions found from things around us. I studied a similar concept that I find beneficial and similar in effect. It's bio-mimicry.

Biomimicry is like innovation inspired by nature. I really connected with this idea because there is a natural fascination harbored that I have for nature.What i've drawn from this is the pattern that follows....

It inspires us > We admire it > It teaches > We study

In our studies of analogous situations, we can look to bio-mimicry for answers. Nature has for thousands of years sorted through issues unbeknownst to us. It has naturally adapted and evolved to the surroundings put before them. By closely evaluating the problem at hand and asking yourself
how does your design create conditions conductive to life?
Can this design adapt & evolve?
how can this design be improved?

WE
can....

REVOLUTIONIZE
REGENERATE CONSIDERATION
UNIQUE & CONSCIENTIOUS APPROACH

Anyway... There is so much out there to investigate further on this issue.
Here is a link to better exemplify this idea >>>

http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/01/nature-inspired-innovation-9-examples-of-biomimicry-at-work-image-gallery.php