The word chic, meaning sophistication and style, is becoming rather intriguing to me. Recently I have been working on a project for a high-end retail store for plus size women. The concept was a chic, contemporary design that enables plus size women to feel more beautiful in their skin. Chic design comes from France and has become somewhat of a brand for the country. The style incorporates floral patterns, detail in ornamentation, and Victorian designed furniture.

Animals are definitely an inspiration! Animals are used as inspirations everywhere; they are used in fashion design, interior design, graphic design, and much more. Not only are they visually depicted in design, they also have symbolic meanings to them. Animal prints in furniture, clothing, and just about anything, symbolizes wealth and status. Animal prints can be seen as exotic and is often expensive to purchase. Animals are inspiring to me because it is visually pleasing and can make an atmosphere. It can make a space feel more sensual and exotic.

Nature is extremely inspiring in almost everything aspect! We use nature in just about everything we do. All of the organic shapes, the mixed textures, wildlife, plants, etc has influenced design in some way or another. Nature is like an analogy for relaxation, renewal, and reflectance in a way that allows you to step into a place of retreat and calm oneself. The sounds of nature are soothing and graceful; therefore it has the ability to calm a chaotic atmosphere. Water, earth, wind, and fire can all be produced in nature which has on effect on the entire world. The world was constructed with all of the elements of nature.

An average person would turn their head at the idea of this abandoned warehouse becoming something more than what it is, but a creative being would see this as an opportunity to create a masterpiece. I happen to love buildings like this because it has so much potential. All of the exposed construction, texture, and worn appearance give the space a sense of history. It makes you wonder what its original purpose was. This rugged, torn, abandoned warehouse has the ability to be transformed into something spectacular like a studio, a home, or anything. It makes me want to challenge myself at my ability to design and how I would be able to completely transform something like this which has so little value to something that would blow everyone’s mind!

Time to rejuvenate!

This futuristic room gives a sense of purity and spirituality to the design, which enables the viewer to come into terms with oneself while feeling a sense of relief and calmness. The sleekness of the design adds class to the space while also providing function. This is a place where if you had a long day at work, you can come home, take a nice bath, and just relax and let all your worries pass you by. This is an inspirational design in which reminds me to design with the thought that everyone has those rough days at work or at school, or anywhere, where they need to let go and let GOD…And even if you’re not spiritual, it’ll give you the opportunity to rejuvenate and become a new person.

This beach house in Hawaii amazes me! It has a beautiful view of the ocean and the mountains. I love the circular domain of the house, and the overall architecture of the house is very sculptural as if it were a painting. Everything is uniquely designed which creates the feel of a vacation home. I have always dreamt of living in a house like this; it’s what makes me want to design beach houses and in other states as well as countries. This house inspires me because of its sculptural elements in which it creates not only a living space but also a piece of art.

CHildren Got tO LOve tHEM!!!

Children can be one of the most influential beings in art and design. They produce a style amongst themselves that is particularly intriguing to me. It’s a style that is abstract, fluid, and imaginative. Just a simple scribbling on paper or splattered paint on a canvas can be a beautiful piece of art. Abstract art can translate to just about anything you imagine it to be, which makes the pieces way more interesting and fun than if the subject was literately depicted on the piece. This style has become extremely popular in modern art and design. Artist like Picasso and Kandinsky has adopted this idea and made it their own. Much of modern day design is abstract art and abstracted furniture pieces, which allows the space to act as a painting or a three-dimensional canvas.