Inspired by Invitations

Stationary design is becoming one of my new favorite things. Check out Minted for more fresh invitation ideas. This post goes out to all my engaged friends--Happy Planning!

High Concept Design: NICU Room Prototype

Nature is something we all identify with. It isn’t confined to our socioeconomic or racial status. We all live on planet earth. We all interact with the natural world on a breath-by-breath basis. Nature is instinctual simply because we are fundamentally a part of it.

This room is designed to be receptive to the human form, enveloping you with the healing powers of nature through its breathable, life-giving materials and gentle, organic curves. Here there is safety in your vulnerability and pain. This place is designed for you. You know how to use the room from the first moment you enter it. Everything you touch is simple, intuitive and accessible.

Technology is at its best when it feels completely natural, almost like there’s no technology at all. This room’s revolutionary interface is designed to be sensitive to your touch. When your fingers touch the display, it senses them then instantly it transforms your motions into lifelike actions.

Here you can mold and shape your experience. You are not held captive but instead equipped to be set free. Here you can exist and endure. The atmosphere is restorative and rejuvenating--soothing and replenishing your mind, body and soul. This space will help sustain you.

You are the author. This room beckons you to fill it with your story.

Intuitive Restoration: An Environment Embracing Your Journey

King Avenue Design Development

(Board design by the phenomenal Lauren Edmunds)

ASPIRE Clinic Poster Design Options

Happy Birthday, MQD!

My beautiful, adventurous, joyful friend--I am so encouraged by your life! 

I love you and miss you like crazy!

My Favorite Weimaraner

CASH

King Avenue Project Update!

Back in November 2010 I posted pictures from the site visit for the King Avenue building project I am working on with my design team, Studio MLA. By early December we had analyzed the lot with a Site Planning Board. After the Christmas break we have been going full speed ahead to develop a design concept and prepare a footprint with a floor plan. Tomorrow we are meeting with the builder, Jared York, to get his feedback on where our design is going and to get a feel for his aesthetic preferences (i.e. color and material selections). 

As a group we have been thinking about the concept of the "new urban family" where busy lives center around a modern and convenient a way of living. With that approach we wanted to create an open plan that allowed for relating throughout all stages of the day. The design would give overall warmth to embrace and foster life within the space. 

Our design holistically embraces all family activities spanning from the living to the kitchen and dining. Herein lies the heart of the household. While using natural materials such as wood, stone or brick, we have developed an innovative environment in which the kitchen is, in essence, the physical hearth of the home. 

We believe that Jared can be on the forefront of design by using our plan that incorporates universal design as an integral part of sustainable design. Universal design is the space planning method of sustainable design. It allows for flexible use of the home over time and does not discriminate--allowing us to welcome all life into the home.

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(Board design by the phenomenal Lauren Edmunds)

The board above showcases the sustainable feature of universal design throughout the floorplan. To argue the versatility and accessibility of our design, we created three separate and different space plans for each room of the home along with a detailed key to indicate the universal design features.


The following two boards are offering Jared warm and cool color palettes and suggesting some interior and exterior use of materials. The roofline of the house will become more varied and increase in visual interest as we move along in the design and further develop the front facade. 

 

(Board design by the phenomenal Lauren Edmunds)

(Board design by the phenomenal Lauren Edmunds)

Happy Birthday, Julsey!

I love you, beautiful sister. 

You encourage and bless me with your heart to love and serve.

I'm so thankful for you!

Happy Birthday, Paige Tillotson!

I'm so blessed by your joyful spirit, my friend!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

I LOVE YOU

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, 

write them on the tablet of your heart." 

Proverbs 3:3

Happy Birthday, Kipper Bush!

Cheers.

King Ave: Site and Programming Board

(Board design by the lovely, Lauren Edmunds)

Happy Birthday, Erin Todd!

I could design a mansion full of rooms inspired by every single outfit you put together. 

No lie. Your wardrobe rocks my world.

Random

Ran across this design book today. I'm a fan of the title.

Happy Birthday, Amanda!

I'm so thankful for you and your beautiful family!

A Christmas in Color

John 1:9 

"The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world."

This December there is a sweet joy in my heart and great anticipation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior. I am tickled with delight as the Christmas season is now upon us! The festivities and decorations proclaim to me one Truth-- Our Great Redeemer has come!