Lines of Miles...

Pinball Wizard...

My final project for 2-D Design this semester--inspired by the Sesame Street pinball animations of my childhood.

Bathroom Sinks That Make Brushing More Fun

I found several today while looking for something to replace our boring and impractical pedestal sink.  In particular, I am hunting for space-conscious sinks with towel bars integrated into the design.  Here are some lovely ones.

1) by Whitehaus, available here.  Yes, it is insanely expensive and I'm toying with the idea of asking my dad (who knows metal) and my grandfather (who knows wood) to make one.

2) by Sanindusa.  So pretty,  it kind of hurts to look at it.  Wouldn't work our our space, but it is an amazing piece.  It is called the Recycled Sink because--yes!  It is made from recycled materials.  Green AND beautiful.

3) American Standard!  Sometimes you surprise me.  This little number is so clean and simple, and I can buy it for short money right at Home Depot.  Sometimes taste and budget do converge.  We might have to take a serious look at this one.

Blocked.

I've been pretty blocked up with my most recent assignment for 2D.  So it's helpful to look at some older pieces to remind myself that at one time I did create something.

These are from last August and were done for Color class.  We generated lots of portfolio pieces in that class (Thank you, Jean Jones!), so these are the first of several I will be uploading to my online portfolio.

Alternate Murphy Bed

Well, I must admit, this space-saving solution, Zoom-Room, is quite interesting.  I could see it working in a a lot of apartments where a convertible sleeper or traditional Murphy bed would not.  The mattress slides up and behind whatever shelving or entertainment is on the wall, rather than folding up and sitting in front of the wall.  It is also remote controlled...fancy...

(image copyright Zoom-Room)

Guess Who...

Yup, it's the Eames shell chair, my most recent Craigslist victory. I am a pretty crappy photographer, but I do like this shot of the chair. I love the intention and almost sensuousness of the seams. 

Bio-Glass Recycled Countertops

Coverings, Etc has made a countertop material out of recycled, reformed glass bottles, Bio-Glass.  Interesting.

 

(image copyright Coverings, Etc, Inc)

I still personally prefer the look and feel of Richlite, but will readily admit that these are more environmentally friendly than Richlite.  What I really want is for the granite craze to just die already.

Footstool/Chair Pairing

I just ordered this stool to pair with my Eames shell chair.  I have high hopes for this little guy.  Lots of black and white accents in that room, so that is not an issue.  And the stool's petite stature will hopefully let the chair shine in all its glory.  Photos of the newlyweds to follow later...

If I Only Had A Place To Put It...

Check out this beautiful 1930's vanity on Craigslist:

I bet the wood is gorgeous up close.  My great grandmother had an entire bedroom set in that style--now at my parents' house.  I didn't have room for that one, either.  It's a little ironic, as I live in a 1927 house...yet 2 of the bedrooms aren't really large enough for beautiful bedroom sets from that era.

Link: Unhappy Hipsters

I have been getting a kick out of Unhappy Hipsters lately.  It basically pokes fun at modern interior design magazines (Or is it singular now, after the demise of Metropolitan Home?) and the style their photos tend towards.  Sterility has long been something I struggle with with ultra-modern interiors.  I admire lines, calm, and other people's ability to live clutter-free, but am challenged by the bleak nature of concrete floors and under-filled spaces.  So it's interesting that someone else has been able to express these or similar concerns in a funny way.

 

(Photo: Raimund Koch; Dwell, Dec/Jan 2009 reposted at Unhappy Hipsters)

I LOVE the glass tile in this particular entry (image, sans snark, above).  However, I've seen 1x2 glass tile used EXACTLY that way at Logan Airport, and the Kenmore Square T stop.  So I wonder if I'd be comfortable in a dining area that has the same exact finish as the United arrivals terminal.   I don't think I would be.  My associations are too strong.

Final Project for Perspective and Rendering Class

Last fall I had the fun of studying Perspective and Rendering with the amazing Tommy Yamamoto. He is the master. This is my final project for that class--a rendering in watercolor based on a wireframe drawing that he provided (although I did customize furniture and light fixtures). Watercolor is incredibly fun and FAST. Can't wait to do more.

UPDATE: Tommy passed away in early December, 2012 and is so greatly missed. His teaching was such a gift. For me, this little rendering will always be a reminder of a truly wonderful man. RIP, Tommy.

Photos for 2D Design Class

Our first assignment in 2D Design class is to take photos with "points" in the composition. I put "points" in quotes because as a physics major, I would prefer to call them spheres, blobs, or vaguely rotationally symmetric shapes. You can't take the geek out of the girl, folks.

Anyway, here are a few that I think are interesting: