Dee's Nutz

As in: Nuts belonging to; the property of: Dee. [hahahaha! i just like the way it sounds]

When i was in Nashville last week, i realized that the peanut stand in the middle of the mall got almost as much attention as any store tucked into the main drag. So what better kiosk to design for my Digital Rendering midterm project, but a Nut Stand?! Exactly!


I think we have a HOME RUN here kids!
Im still having fun with it, but give it a few more days and ill probably want to choke on a handful of roasted almonds.

Bigger than us.

My ID2 project is in full swing!

So start checking in more often! I have finally developed a final floor plan :) as soon as a scanner is free, ill scan in my final pen and pencil copy, including furniture and some sketches. This will have to do for now.
Rooms: [from bottom door] Entry into Living Area, through to the Kitchen on the far left, and dining to your right. Through the opening, your bathroom is on the bottom [next to the entry foyer] including a utility closet, room for ADA wheelchair access, and a small linen closet. Bottom right corner is the Master Bedroom with niche for a set of drawers and 3 sliding closet doors. At the top right of the plan is the artist studio, with custom Cabinetry on the south wall. [pictured at bottom]


Lighting plan, summarizing where each of my pendant, track, and recessed lighting will be placed. The dotted lines signify which switches control what string of lights.


Top: Custom studio storage unit. Primarily designed to store canvas materials, brushes, the utility sink, and other art supplies.
Bottom: Closet doors, and a little peek into the closet layout for the master bedroom. [still sketching closet door concepts]

Ok. It's been a long few days, and now that this is done, im off to get some SERIOUS sleep.

Frank O. Gehry

My first project in my Interior Design II class is an artist's residence. A 3 month studio/apartment and living space for one. It is located in the Chelsea district of NY, and surrounded by culture. I am really liking this project so far!

I was really inspired by Frank O. Gehry's jewelry line for Tiffany & CO. [pictured below] The soft, angular lines were quite eye opening and will serve as quite the motif. 

My concept statement:

The concept for this artist's residence, located in Chelsea, New York, is an organic jewelry line designed by Frank O. Gehry. Further inspired by his design for the IAC Building on 11th street and embracing the elements of design, such as open space, geometric and organic forms, variations of texture, and light to help emphasize the concept. My design will can be further demonstrated by the principles of scale, asymmetrical balance, variety, and rhythm. 

SO... with all of that said, here are some of my 3rd generation floor plan sketches. 

^Notice the "fish" here in the lower left corner. 

This shape is not only featured as a pendant in his jewelry line [pictured top] but it was also a motif Gehry used in many of his buildings. 

I am really excited now that this project is rolling. i think i came up with something really innovative this time around. 

Let me know what you think!

-JTaylorrr.

Retail Sales Rack.

Here's a little something we worked on in class..
i stayed after and added the dresses to get a little bit of practicing in.


My midterm is a sales kiosk, so ill post some process work as soon as i get started.

Digital Rendering Quiz1

I am really proud of this one! There were a few hickups towards the start but it came together nicely. liking the colors. The tables could have been better though... :/
Ceramic bowl, and lamp, Canvas shade, Leather Sofa.

Digital Rendering and Concept.

So im almost 2 weeks into my second semester this year, and i have come across, by far, some of the hardest assignments so far. My Digital Rendering class is pretty "hardcore."

Last week we were asked to create an apple and an orange to add to the scene provided, and for my first few tries, i had quite the lumpy apple... but on my 3rd try i got the shape just right, as for my orange, those things are lumpy anyways, so i went with it.

Dont even get me started on the lighting...


So as the lessons continue, we learned a basic "how-to" for making furniture, and we started with a basic chair.The love seat is due on Monday so as soon as i render that i'll post it up here.

Hope your holidays were swell, im off to grab a warm cup of tea.
-jordantaylor.

Happy Holidays!

I'm a wishful thinker, So one day I'll treat myself to a holiday home like this:

And im imagining an office area just like this! <3

I have a little thing for the color white, if you couldn't tell. :) 

Hope you all had a Happy Holiday, and a Merry Christmas!

-Jordan Taylor. 

My Newest Project:

I really need this transformation. Too much of my young adult life occurred in that room the way that it is. Hopefully a fresh coat of paint, and some new lights well help me close that part of my life, and open new doors to adulthood. 

Oh goodness, and 20 isnt even THAT adult. 

it just... needs to be done. 

My final BIG final!

Adobe Illustrator Floor Plan Rendering
+ Title Block

and... IM OUT.

Mind Numbing. . .

ID Graphics final... 50% done. Floor plan design and rendering. As soon as we critique them Monday morning, we will be designing a client brochure. So for now, Part One: COMPLETE.

one down...

eight other projects to go... keep breathing, right?

My concept, and Development board. 

Sample and Furniture Selection board

Now i need to get all the process work put together, print out these bad boys, and glue it all down. Let the home stretch BEGIN! 

Dedication

I'll show you where the birds nest

I'm finally done with all of my drawings, and each one has been beautifully hand rendered. Norman came over and personally told me how freaking AWESOME they look, so I'm pretty stoked on that. Take a quick peak and let me know what you think. I'll be posting screenshots of the final two boards tomorrow as I complete them so wish me luck, and enjoy!

-Jordannn Taylor. 

im making progress!