Life in Images – Occupational Hazzard

After 25 years of working in interior design and architecture, I cannot help finding design in everything I see. I think it is a kind of occupational hazard. I chose to use photographs of flowers that had been in my garden in combination with design sketches to show how nature inspires me.

Design Consideration Checklist

There are so many aspects to consider when designing a space. Budget, timeline, and style are usually determined first to define the scope of work. Here is a (evergrowing) list of topics to review throughout the design process. Location Orientation Climate History Architecture Neighborhood Circulation Codes and Regulations Building Standards Biophilia Circadian Rhythm Energy EfficiencyContinue reading “Design Consideration Checklist”

[Guest Post] How to Get Your Art Noticed

Photo Credit: Eddy Klaus via Unsplash under License Getting Started The art business is notoriously tough to break into. Getting your art noticed by art galleries, potential employers and art enthusiasts requires a lot of hard work, the right platforms and persistence. Building up your portfolio, creating a strong social media strategy and online artContinue reading “[Guest Post] How to Get Your Art Noticed”

The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project

In spring of 2017, I agreed to help my niece in Northern California with her ‘Flat Stanley’ project. For two weeks, I was to take Stanley to visit various places in Southern California. It was an interesting experience. Below is a list of places we visited. Yes, I took the assignment seriously. Thursday, 4/6/17 ArrivalContinue reading “The ‘Flat Stanley’ Project”