Spoonflower & The North Carolina Museum of Art

As one of our last days together in Commercial Design class, we took a much needed break and went on a group field trip to Spoonflower in Durham and the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh.  It was good to get out of the classroom, if even for a day and clear our heads.  Even better that we had beautiful warm and sunny weather in December!

Spoonflower is a custom textile production facility that we have all used (or are going to use) in our textiles class here at Randolph Community College.  Spoonflower allows you to create your own design, upload it in a JPG or PNG format, and they will print it for you on fabric, wallpaper, or gift wrap.  The only limit is your imagination!  If you so desire, you can even become a custom designer and earn commissions on your textile designs.

See the snapshot for just a small sample of the designs you can browse!
www.spoonflower.com

Next we were headed off to The North Carolina Museum of Art.  The museum began in 1947 when they were granted funds to be the first art museum in the nation to buy art with public funding.

The 164 acre museum park has an extensive collection ranging from Egyptian art, American art, international contemporary art, African, ancient American, pre-Columbian, and Oceanic art, and Jewish ceremonial objects. The museum park not only provides a place to enjoy these many artworks, but it is also a place to explore the intersection of art and nature.

 

View of Museum Park

 

 

One of the pieces that I found especially interesting was "People on Fire" by Guillermo Kuitca, a native of Argentina.  The premise for the artwork is based on Kuitca's fascination with maps, charts, and metaphors for locating oneself.  In "People on Fire", he uses lines to connect people, instead of towns.  His diagram is color coded, with each name being boxed in with a specific color according to gender.  Some boxes are even left blank, possibly ready to call to mind countless of Kuitca's countrymen who have disappeared in the military terror of the late 1970's.

 

 

"People on Fire" by Guillermo Kuitca

 



Sanare Sensim Med Spa: Elevations

 

 

Upon entering Sanare Sensim Med Spa, you will be greeted by the logo on the reception wall.  The logo was designed to be soothing, and to represent the water and sun.  These are important elements of the mountain location that was chosen to be the home of the new med spa.

 

 

 

 

Reception Area Logo Wall Elevation

 

 

 

In the residence area, we have chosen to showcase the living room, which carries an element that was used in the day spa.  The tumbled natural stone wall incorporates one of the many sustainable items that we have used throughout, and gives a soothing natural feel.  The living area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy an evening with family and friends.

 

 

Living Room Elevation

 

Sanare Sensim Med Spa: Renderings

 

 

As we near the deadline on our med spa design, there have been a few modifications to make the presentation the best that it can be!  The logo has been streamlined to better represent the color palette, as well as getting a new font.  We have also designed and rendered perspectives of two separate areas within the spa to represent materials and finishes.

 

 

 

New Logo

 

 

Pool Perspective

 

 

 

 

Residence Kitchen Perspective

Hilton Head Haven Completion

Final completion day has arrived!  Here are a few snapshots to give you an overall idea of how we have continued the color palette throughout the home and created a cohesive transitional design for our clients. 

Overall Floor Plan

 

 

Color Palette

 

 

 

Living Room Perspective

 

 

 

 

Master Bedroom Perspective

 

 

Guest Bedroom Elevation

 

 

Sunroom Selections

Hilton Head Haven: Guest Bedroom

The style for the guest bedroom takes on a more modern feel than the other areas of the home.  The furnishings are colorful, with a coastal feel and the fabrics are fun and contemporary.  For this look we have used Somerset Bay Home and Picture Source artwork to bring in the colors that are desired to produce a coherent design.

Hilton Head Haven: Custom Closets

The Anderson's have requested a personalized design and custom built closets for their master bedroom.  Their personality, design style, and special requests have been taken into consideration when making selections. 

For "her" master closet, we have chosen an elegant, classy design style.  There will be ample space for longer garments, such as dresses, shorter garment racks, along with shelves and storage for smaller accessories and undergarments.  We have used a black finish on the custom cabinetry along with "Mayanne" wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries.

 

 Her Closet Inspiration Photo

 

Her Closet Actual Rendering

 

 

"Mayanne" Wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries

 

 

Black Wood Finish for Custom Cabinetry

 

 

 

 

For "his" master closet, a more masculine design has been implemented.  There are ample shelves and cabinets for storage, along with four separate garment racks for hanging items such as suits, shirts, and casual pants.  We have used a dark wood finish along with "Rivets" wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries as the wall treatment.

 

 

His Closet Inspiration Photo

 

 

His Closet Actual Rendering

 

 

"Rivets" Wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries

 

 

 

Dark Wood Finish for Custom Cabinetry

 

 

Master Bedroom Retreat

As we continue the design for "Hilton Head Haven", we move along to the master bedroom.  The master bedroom will serve as a retreat and will evoke the essence of relaxation through the layout and color palette. The floor plan allows for comfortable seating which is perfect for reading or just getting away at the end of the day, with windows surrounding the space that give the owner's that much desired view of the ocean.

Master Bedroom Floor Plan

Selections for Master Bedroom Retreat