Food for Thought

I read this on one of my fellow Tweets updates today and thought I'd share it here. I think of people like Mies Van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright and their quotes that have been made famous, at least among the design community. In all actuality, it was not the wisdom of their words that made them famous, but instead the evidence that they knew what they were talking about from their proven designs. It's not their words that inspire us, but their works. I had the privilege of visiting a number or FLW buildings during my visit to Chicago last summer. Although his style of architecture is not my personal favorite, I could not help but marvel at his genius. His words carry more weight after having witnessed his works. The same is true for many gifted designers and architects throughout history.

"People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done." - C. Hightower

Thought for the Day

I read this on a coffee mug today and it struck a cord with me so I thought I share it with you. We are all works in progress. Stop growing and you stop living.

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - Unknown

I love this fabric!

I just LOVE this modern rendition of houndstooth and especially in this color combination! This is one of the fabrics I'm using for the Steelcase Open Office System project I'm working on. It's from Knoll Textiles and I will use it for the reception area seating. The design plan is for an import/export company so I'm using the traditional globe colors in a contemporary fashion. I've selected a number of other Design Tex fabrics in the same color pallette to use throughout the rest of the space. I wish I could get as excited about other aspects of the project!

Guess who will appear in the March issue of Residential Lighting magazine? Me!

During my visit to Dallas Market Center last month, I happened to visit the CBK showroom while Cristina Saralegui was signing autographs. I understand that many of you may not know who that is so I'll enlighten you. Often labeled the "Oprah of Mexico" (although she is Cuban), Cristina is a 30-year veteran journalist and host of "The Cristina Show" on Univision, the nation's leading Spanish-language television network. She was named one of the "25 Most Influential Hispanics in America" and was the first Latina to be inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. Now you might wonder why she was signing autographs at the Total Home & Gift Market at DMC. She has designed a number of "Spanish inspired" products for the home with the label "Casa Cristina". She has a line of bedding, bathroom accessories and kitchen textiles that are sold through Kohl's. Her furniture designs are manufactured by Pulaski Furniture. CBK, of course, hosted the event to promote her home accents collection. The Minka Group features some of her designs for lighting fixtures and fans. And that is why the Executive Editor of Residential Lighting and Hospitality Lighting magazines was waiting for a the perfect photo opportunity when I got in line for an autograph. She approached me and asked if I was a designer and if she could take my picture with Cristina for Residential Lighting magazine. I told her that I had already asked the lady behind me to snap a picture with my camera phone, but that I was sure her picture would turn out much better. She assured me that she would email me the picture and let me know when it would appear in the magazine. I just got her email and was informed that the picture had been submitted for the March issue. Hopefully my new subscription will kick in by then!

Creative Projects

I've been working on an open office system project that involves very detailed, analytical work. My creative juices are flowing, but I must follow the important, but tedious steps of creating a criteria matrix and relationship diagram. Since I'm not working on the most exciting project at the moment, I thought I'd post some pictures of some of the creative projects that I've worked on throughout my school career.

"The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." - Alan Alda

Lighting - Lamp Design Project

Studio I - Logo Design Project

Communication Graphics for Interior Design - Cut & Fold Project


Communication Graphics for Interior Design - Pattern Repeat Project


Communication Graphics for Interior Design -
Positive & Negative Space Project


Introduction to Interior Design - Color Wheel