Saturday, 20 April 2013

btech proposal: concept brainstorming

for the past two weeks i have been racking my brain as to what concept to use for my hotel management and culinary school. originally i was gaining inspiration for the concept for the "seed" and it symbolizing the start of a new beginnings, growth, aspiration and maturing. i then narrowed it down to the acorn which is the oak tree seed and it is the "fruits" of the tree.




Sunday, 14 April 2013

just for a laugh for the love of cats

a few funny images for a good giggle, a belly laugh a day gets me through the working day. (this ones for heather hehe)






my favourite!

the keys in the detail - fun design details on everyday products

bar stools, interesting fun shape, varying colours

quirky light sockets

restaurant eating pods that can close for complete privacy

energy saving lights in ice cream cones

fun, flexible coffee tables



interesting high concept restaraunts







i have been researching formal restaurants, here are a three interesting, high concept designed ones that i came across.  Yhe three concepts are very different from one another.

interesting rood feature,  bold and capitvivating, a patterns glows out from the round insets in the ceiling onto the ta


the wide stripes create a visual  connection throughout the space, clever fun way to achieve visual connection, will think of ways to make use in design.


high concept, coral reef inspired center piece of bar


game of thrones

just paying homage to the amazing series that is game of thrones, if you dont watch it i think its time you discover the glory. season 3 recently started, happiness, my favourite character khaleesi returns with her beautiful dragons.
khaleesi

quotes

a few inspirational words that make me rather happy to read



Saturday, 6 April 2013

inspiration for the bakery component

recently i have been looking into the type of atmosphere i  wish to create for the bakery component of my re-use. i stumbled across a interesting little cafe set in a factory in durban. the trusses are exposed, the interior is ruff and raw. decor features old coffee bean grinders, the interior is simple yet effective, creating a warm, comfortable atmosphere.