Coming Along!

Even though we didn't have class today...I am pretty proud of myself. After six hours in front of the computer today, I completed the basic floorplan of my Restaurant/bar and Salon. The next thing to do is finish the hotel layout. Looks like I might meet my goal of having the floorplans finished by next Wednesday :)

Countdown to Graduation!

So I have been slacking on updating my blog along with many other things! The past weeks I have been working on my bubble/blocking diagrams finalizing the layouts for each space. My goal by next Wednesday is to have the whole floorplan done so I can start on selecting my furniture and finishes so I can add them into the floorplan! Hopefully everything will come along in the next week! On a better note, I got some inspiration yesterday when I picked up my graduation cap and gown :)

Base Page for Publisher Book!

Below is my base page for my Publisher Book. The design coincides with my board designs.

New Boards!

After trying a thousand designs, I decided to scratch the puzzle piece idea and stick with my ultimate theme of a "cornerstone." My board design is sort of an abstract cornerstone with one tan/gray square at each corner of the board representing the cornerstone connecting all the boards together while the others descend around it. I decided to name my project "The Cornerstone Project" because my project is the beginning of connecting the old historical part of downtown to the new additions. The hotel which is named "The Cornerstone Hotel" is derived from this theory as well.

Board Layout

I have been thinking about a creative way to present my boards. This being our FINAL project, I didn't want to do the same border I usually do (A solid colored line with the title of the project.) I want the viewers to see something put together when all four boards are hung. From the beginning, I have stuck to the idea of "Connecting the historical aspects of downtown Bowling Green with the new additions to come." From this, I have an idea of drawing four large puzzle pieces that connect each board in some sort of manner. The goal for tonight is to finish my board design. Wish me luck and I will post the outcome soon!

New Logos!

What do you know...I changed my mind!!!!

After hours of staring at my inspirations for the hotel, restaurant, and spa, I noticed that there were way too many colors going on that did not flow together. I knew I couldn't be completely satisfied until I changed it so it would all compliment each other! The new hotel colors are alot bolder and tie into the restaurant better. However, the hotel will still have an overall traditional feel but with bold accent colors and fabrics. Also, I updated the logos of each to go with the colors. Below, you can find the new color schemes and inspiration boards.