Face the Fear: Purple and Green

Face the Fear: Purple and Green

I’ve never been naturally drawn to either purple or green hues, but it doesn’t matter whether I like those hues or not; especially when I’ve been asked to design a space to incorporate purple. And lots of it. But what I can do is encourage various ways of utilising a person’s favourite colour without going overboard, or introducing complementary or harmonising colours to a scheme thereby refining the original ideas expressed by the client.

Stairs? Yea, They’re Lovely… Until You Have To Design Them

Stairs? Yea, They’re Lovely… Until You Have To Design Them

I’m a classic stair avoider. Always have been. I much prefer the lift, but the sight of a well constructed, visually pleasing and elegant staircase will always catch my eye.

Hand Rendering v Computer Generated

Hand Rendering v Computer Generated

Hand rendering v computer generated. This debate can bring out all sorts of passionate views about the personality, character and charm that a skilled hand drawn render can provide. Then we have the other side of the coin… the evil and nasty world of computer generated visuals. ‘They are cold’! And void of individual quirks’, I hear you shout! But are they?!

John Pawson Revisited – A Lesson in Lighting

John Pawson Revisited – A Lesson in Lighting

I’ve engaged in debate with my fellow interior design students regarding the minimalist interiors/style of the acclaimed John Pawson and in particular the bathroom entitled ‘Pawson House 1994’. Opinion was very divided as to the aesthetic appeal of this bathroom and its minimal, very simplified design. I had suggested that part of the reason why […]

Think Outside The Box

Think Outside The Box

Presentation is paramount in the world of design, and in Interior Design presentation boards are a vital communication tool.