Kyle, Madison

Qualities and values that I find important in people and things through life come from love which gives everything a gentler outcome. Seeing responsibility in others and yourself helps you gain another level of appreciation and respect to people knowing they can manage themselves in different aspects of life. With that comes having to be consistent in actions and plans to maintain a level of responsibility; which can come across with showing confidence by owning and knowing what you are in charge of. Another quality that I really value in a person and in life is the act of generosity. It shows the true kindness of someone’s heart, and the people that are truly generous and humble, because they are not seeking credit for their kindness, but just being generous from purely good intentions.

Do you have any plans after this semester?

After this semester I plan on applying for internships within the 30A area of Florida over winter break. I want to continue to build my portfolio with the projects left in my three semesters here.

What type of designer would you like to be?

In my design career, I would love to go into commercial design for hospitality, along with residential projects. My dream is to design restaurants and bars.

Can you tell me about any problems you ran into in the studio or outside?

This past semester I struggled to balance my social life while making school a priority.

What kind of place would you like to design next?

I would love to design a restaurant or a hotel next.

What do you think makes a good workplace?

One of the most important things to have in a work place is a comfortable and flexible environment. Employees need to feel a sense of place while working along with freedom to move and create a collaborative space for themselves.

Can you tell me what evidence-based design means to you?

Evidence based design means researching and finding data that supports the reasoning behind a design. For example, a workstation would be researched to find the ideal amount of people to be around, how private or public the space should be, the height of the seat and desk, etc. Based on the research, the design of that workstation will reflect what the research supports for the most ideal conditions.

Compared to previous semesters, the semester may be challenging in many ways, but you may be able to see your accomplishments. Reviewing your accomplishments, what did you learn from this studio?

Reflecting on this studio the past semester, I have learned the importance of development stages within a project and proposing a concept in the beginning of a design. A concept influences every choice you make when designing something.

Would you like to share anything with future students of this studio?

Advise for future students is to take care of your studio work and always stay on top and ahead of any deadlines. Allow yourself to be creative, but know when to make a final decison and call it quits. You can always add more, but don’t make it look overdone. Create self disciple to finish work in order to maintain a social life and a balanced lifestyle. This is a challenging major, and making a priority for social activities is vital for your mental health.

THE GOAL OF THIS DESIGN IS TO CREATE AN OFFICE SPACE WHERE THE EMPLOYEES ARE ALWAYS ABLE TO COLLABORATE, AND THINK OF DESIGN WITH A CHILD-LIKE MIND. THERE SHOULD BE FREE FLOWING CREATIVITY FOR EVERYONE TO BRAINSTORM, COMMUNICATE, AND COLLABORATE TO DESIGN SOMETHING COHESIVE. THE SPACE SHOULD MAKE EACH PERSON FEEL LIKE THEY CAN GO BACK AND REMEMBER THE FOUNDATIONAL DESIGN CONCEPTS. THE MIND SHOULD GO TO THE BASIC FORMS, SHAPES, COLORS, ADN THIS WILL GUIDE THEM WHEN BEGINNING AND PROGRESSING WITH THE DESIGN PROCESS.

COHESION

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