Interior Design File: Hand Rendering vs. Computer Rendering

As an interior design student nearing the end of my degree I try to be versatile in my skills. Many would say that everything digital is all that everyone is using now a days and that you need to master Photoshop, CAD, Revit, Kerkythea, Sketchup,...and the list goes on and on. This is true however, only half true. Designers that I have spoken to still want their potential employees/interns to hand render and draft.
The art of hand rendering and drafting is a skill that I see slowly not being used in classes anymore. However, I believe hand rendering is a beautiful art that I wish I could master. There are some amazing hand renders in the design community that I only wish I could duplicate. Hand rendering to me is more personal, it is your hand expressing emotion in the color, in the texture, in the light.
Computer rendering though, is really fast and helps when projects in school need to be finished quickly. Also, they look really cool and impressive. Some work my other classmates have done are just fabulous! Plus, patterns are easier to apply because you can copy an image and place it into the upholstery of a sofa for instance.
Both these skills are essential to our work and help us explain our ideas to our clients and others. Which do you think is better? Hand or computer or both?

Poconos Dorm: Computer rendering for Residential 2 class using Photoshop (By: myself)

Poconos Dorm: Computer perspective for Residential 2 class using Sketchup (By: myself)

Poconos Dorm: Hand rendering of common room for dorm (By: myself)

Weekend Shine

Happy Friday everyone! Today is finally the night of my Student ASID event. Im super nervous for how it will turn out. I think it will go well, all my classmates seemed excited about it. The name of my event is called...(drum roll) Show/Comp Fall 2013. So basically what that is, is a show/competition for the students at my university to show their work to family, friends, and professionals while also being judged by outside sources on their work for first, second, and third place prizes. I wanted to provide an event that could benefit the students at my university for their future careers. Something like this looks really good in resumes and portfolios, plus it gives them a confidence boost, and an idea of what others think of their work other than our professors. I will definitely be putting up photos next week! Any of you have any special events going on?

P.S. follow my schools Student ASID Chapter on FB for more photos!

Interior Design: Living Room Re-Design

Happy Veterans Day everyone! This weekend I changed and added some minor pieces to my living room. I always want to change things around every few months to go with my mood and where I am at that time in place. I have been reading a lot of blogs and wanted to incorporate some more cozy, fall pieces into my living room as well as move some things around to give it a more spacious look without looking to bare. I am still looking for some art pieces to place on the wall but so far it is looking great and I can really tell and feel the difference. I will be moving to my small dining area next!

Please excuse the mess!

Used the layering rug trend for fall and added a throw and a hug pillow (Target) for a cozier effect.

This is also my first hand woven Turkish Rug!

All pillows from target.

By moving the shelf to the wall I created a more open space for the living room. Plus,

I have a wall for art and maybe a future reading chair where Molly's mat is. (shelf from Ikea)

Possibly my favorite piece from the living room. I waited for this to come out in our

Target stores for about three weeks and then waited even more for it to get on sale! 

The rug has been Molly approved!

Snapshots 11.8.13

This week was a busy,busy week! Finals are around the corner and we all know what that means...projects are almost due. It is so nerve wrecking right! Well, this weekend to get my mind off of school I am actually going to re-arranging my living room and adding some minor pieces to the mix. I tend to change my scenery every few months, I think all interior designers are this way. I definitely will be sharing that with you some time next week but for now here are some snaps from my weeks so far. Have a great weekend everyone! P.S. anyone going to go see Thor? What a beautiful man...

Started Yoga again-trying to keep myself centered.

Attempted a donut pumpkin for Halloween this year.

You can never have too many baskets.

My friend and I did an Islamic inspired interior model for class. We added some 

cool lighting effects. Look below!

Beauty Review: Indie Lee

So, I really want to tell you all about this awesome facial product that I have been using for about 4 months now. It is Indie Lee! Indie Lee is an organic, all natural facial line that I discovered by reading one of my favorite blogs The Sparkle. Immediately something that stood out to me was all natural. I have started to really think about my body and the things I put in it and on it, so this really got me interested. I can honestly say it is one of the best decisions I have made for my face! My skin has never felt softer, brighter, and cleaner in months. Plus, the smell is awesome!! and definitely affordable for what you are getting in return.

Products in Picture:

Brightening Cleanser-smells like strawberry and washes all the day dirt away!

Squalane Facial Oil- this oil helps diminish age spots, and boosts cell regeneration and oxygenation. Leaves my skin soft and nourished.

CoQ-10 Toner- definitely one of the best toners I have used and its alcohol free! Plus has aloe vera for extra hydration.