*Desert Commune Oasis*

Whew...after a long week of midterms Im sitting back and taking in what I'll be working on for the next couple of weeks. Desert*Commune*Oasis is the theme I just came up with for the "Martini Bar" I'm designing for my Graphic Communications class. My clients are a somewhat madeup couple...a couple I've only seen pictures of but do not really know or have any prior knowledge of. Basically, I liked how they look. I mean, this is a made up project, with made up clients...I just needed to find some people that looked like they might enjoy hanging out at the bar Im designing.




A certain couple instantly came to mind: Trish and Peter. Trish is currently being photographed on a weekly basis by Ryan over at the Panic Room. Matt is the photography who did the beautiful series of his wife's pregnancy. Every week coming out with new photos and a sweet letter to go alonside the photo. I was so enamored with them I made sure to check back every week. He now is doing a new pregnancy series with Trish. Trish each week is walking a little further down her street in a new and beautiful outfit. Letters to her little baby Bean are included as well. I particularly loved the one photo that included both Trish and her hubby Peter. It was awesome to see the man behind the beautiful woman (especially on his skateboard...hunka hunka...you guys make one cute couple).

So...when i finally came up with my theme (a desert oasis with pendleton blankets strewn across shaped cement benches and a varied wood paneled bar), don't ask me why, but I thought of them. So, as I delve further into my concept I will think of them and how they would want THEIR bar to look. So guys(Peter and Trish), hope y'all don't mind, but people are being inspired by you.

For my project I had to invent these people...I came up with the Trish and Peter I imagined would own THIS bar. Who knows if they even drink in real life or even like Pendleton blankets, haha. But here is my concept below.

Concept
Desert Commune Oasis

Clients
My clients are Trish and Peter, a couple in their late twenties/early thirties with their first wee one on the way.

Peter is a fun guy with a passion for building, whiskey, records and skateboarding. He’s always had the dream of owning his own bar where his friends can just come “chill”. Lots of transitional seating, a variety of interesting alcohols and treats and room for games and play on the back pation.

Trish is a progressive fashion designer in Portland with an eclectic eye, a love for gardening and a huge urge for a smoky martini (it will have to wait till after little bean comes along). Her dream is to have a mellow, eclectic space that can go from day time play on the bacci ball course and lounging in the hammock to an upscale sexy feel in the evening when the lights go out, the fireplace comes on and all you want to do is snuggle up under a Pendleton Blanket.


And for your viewing pleasure, here are more photos of Trish because she is basically one of the BEST styled pregnant beauties I've ever seen.

Midterms are over...whew

Here are a few of my Interior Design Sketches for Graphic Communication. This class is based on drawing interiors in our own style (relatively) correct. Basically we want our clients to have a good idea of the space but the goal is not to have a blue print or building requirement. The goal is to display the information effectively. We had to include site maps, floor plans, perspectives and elevations. Elevations are a view of one wall in a 2D sense. The goal is to show everying, furniture, accessories, etc as if there is no depth to them and you can only see their silhouette. I didn't include everything here, but here are some examples of what I drew...Jo Bar (the martini bar attached to Papa Haydens...it's a classic martini bar, a little dated but still classy). You might have seen my post the other day which included an elevation of Jo Bar's rear wall.

Barista (an amazing local espresso shop that just opened this year)


Bridgeport (a big brewery with a beautiful white marble bar)

No sleep for the wicked...

I stayed up all night last night! Got lots of projects done! Above is an example of one of the freehand elevations I had to do for my Interior Design Sketchbook class. I spent so much brain power on them, yet still thinking of the tiff I had a couple days ago with my Ketchup. Boyfriend, lets be the happy couple we were 5 days ago at my party ? Please?

Three drawing classes this term...

Color Theory, Graphic Communication and Drawing 131 - This seems like the ultimate way to fine tune my skills...or to get burnt out.

Midterm Inspiration

We have a bathroom project due next week. Mine will be dark and sexy.

(Images from Omnivo via Apartment Therapy)

Neato Private Desk!

Don't copy me! Will be something I will never have to yell at the little boy next to me ever again! Gosh this is a cute little desk! I can see it in my little desk nook right now!


Check out the great little hole for cords so everything can stay powered and still be organized and neat. Such a great design by Gam Fratesi.

(Via Unplgged)

NICO: Store Signage

NICO - store inspiration

My latest project's inspiration...Nico of the Velvet Underground

Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your notes on my Interior Design inspiration photos, I ended up going with #4 and #5 or Citrus and Vase as I call them. I think the room based around "vase" will come across as very natural and earthy while the room based around "citrus" will be very vibrant and eclectic. I'll post some notes on what I did soon! I love being back in school.


Also, another question. I am so unorganized. Time management is terrible for me! I just picked up my new August to August (it's pink!) but to be honest, I feel very overwhelmed. I feel like the first step is organizing my space at home so that I function better. But I feel like I always have something going on and the clothes always end up staying in that same pile on the floor. I believe I am a bit ADD and anxious and the two do not combine well. Do you guys have any ideas? recommendations? things that have worked for you in terms of getting your job/school/bills/house/life in order? HONESTLY, anything helps!