My Design Philosophy

 “Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.“

-Vincent van Gogh

While I am still searching to find my true design philosophy, I feel my viewpoint is simple.  I appreciate when nature is the basis for a space. I feel clean colors and crisp edges allow a room to feel fresh and simplicity denotes sophistication.

Elmer Rice said, “Architecture is a sculptural biography.”  To me they way a person designs is their inner spirit in an illustrated art form. I did an exercise by pulling together different magazine photos that I was drawn to, after analyzing the chosen photos, was able to express why I choose them and how it relates to my design philosophy.

A tree was selected because it represented maturity, a process, and was natural. Durable and necessary, trees provide fresh air and fruit to nourish. I feel they are a proof of a process; they have gone through many different conditions but have always stood strong.

The books signify thought and order while the bookcase characterizes a mixture of vertical and horizontal lines that are formal, stable, and lift the eyes while also lifting the mind.

The white steps and person show that I will take a chance on something new and will not let barriers be a restraint. When risks are taken, I feel new possibilities are discovered.

The formless water paired with the course texture of the solid boulders share a feeling of reflection and consistency.

An intersection of two perpendiculars line form a cross that is a symbol of dedication, support, and humility. All of which are important factors within my philosophy of design.

Mind, body, and spirit are all important to me, yoga is a mental exercise that gives energy, and practices flexibility, which allows a person to adapt easily to changing situations.