Do you believe you're not creative? That you have no artistic ability or talent? And are therefore not capable of designing your own garden or backyard? Even if you're not a creative genius, there...
Category: Design Thoughts & Theories
My mantra when it comes to the design process - and landscape design in particular - is you need to keep exploring. Don't settle for a 'good' idea you develop early. Keep pushing to get to other...
I’ve mentioned a few times some designs appear to be ‘arbitrary’. That is, the features in the design – pathways, garden beds, entertaining areas etc. – don’t appear to be influenced by...
Memory is extremely powerful and extremely emotive. Its power lies in its focus on other senses. Like dreams, sometimes our touch, or hearing, or sense of smell leave more of an impression than...
Design is where form meets function. Form is the appearance of something. What it does to your senses. How it looks, feels, smells ,sounds or tastes (sometimes). Function is what the space...
Design is where form (or appearance) meets function (or utility). Almost every man made space around you was designed to meet a function. Basic needs like shelter, storage, protection etc....