Put Your Design Savvy To The Test

Put Your Design Savvy To The Test

Are you all about the high-end ‘designer’ look, or do you prefer shopping around on a more modest budget for a similar design? It’s time to put your money where your mouth is; we’re going to play a game called ‘Don’t be ridiculous, of course I know the difference between designer and budget’.

So Many (Industrial) Chairs, So Little Time!

So Many (Industrial) Chairs, So Little Time!

As we all know, I’m completely consumed with all things industrial at the minute. Industrial styling is an extremely contemporary, edgy and urban look that needs to be given careful consideration!

Presentation Boards – Hand Prepared or Digital?

Presentation Boards – Hand Prepared or Digital?

So, you have a client brief. You’ve done your research and now you’re ready to ‘put pen to paper’ – in the interior design world this means you’re ready to convey your design concept via presentation boards. This can include a Samples Board, a Products Board or 3D Visuals.

‘It’s Got Great Form…’

‘It’s Got Great Form…’

“It’s got great form…”, is something we hear people in the ‘industry’ saying all the time. And it’s said with clarity, conviction and confidence. But I’m going to be honest: I had to Google its definition in design terms because I just couldn’t get my head around it.

Modern + Vintage = Individuality

Modern + Vintage = Individuality

We all know that including objects within a design scheme can personalise a space; underpin a design theme; pick out accent colours, and provide much needed visual stimulation, texture and depth.

Use of Colour – Old Skool Style

Use of Colour – Old Skool Style

Boards, boards and more boards. An essential visual communication tool in interior design but it’s oh so difficult to keep churning out new and interesting ways to illustrate your message.

The Georgian Era – Back By Popular Demand!

The Georgian Era – Back By Popular Demand!

I’ve noticed (from having a nosy at my site stats) that a lot of people are using Google to search for the history of Georgian design. I already have a post relating to a Georgian colour scheme but my very first module while studying my interior design Diploma required me to look into the history of Georgian […]

A Round of Applause for GIMP

A Round of Applause for GIMP

Having sampled the delights of GIMP for over a year now, I’ve decided to dedicate a post to this life-saving, wondrous, user-friendly and FREE (can you believe that?!!) image editing software.