Collage & Design Philosophy

Personal Collage:

My collage reflects many aspects of myself. I represented everything from interiors I like, to my pets, to objects that simply appeal to me for various reasons. I included two pictures of farmland and open pastures, which take me back to my childhood. I think it's important for kids to have open space to run and play and use their imaginations as much as possible. I also used a picture of one of my own horses, with whom I spent the majority of my time the first 18 years of my life. To me, the University of Georgia's iconic arches represent everything college and growing up is about. As a kid, they represented something to look forward to and work towards. They represent education as well as freedom and leaving home for the first time. The Dogwood tree has always been special to me. There are a lot of them here in Georgia and I've always thought they were particularly beautiful. The kitchen table makes me think of family and the importance of having a central location where the family meets each night for dinner to catch up and stay connected with each other. I included various splashes of pink with the diamond, the flowers, and the perfume because the color has always appealed to me and made me happy. Finally, I put the picture of my dog, Bentley, because as of right now, he is my baby.

Design Philosophy:

Looking over the word exercises and collage, I think I have a better grasp of my design philosophy. I put the word "traditional" in my collage because I think that is the base of my entire philosophy. I have always been much more attracted to classic, traditional, mostly Southern design styles in both architecture and interiors. So far, my mind is still deeply planted in residential design, but I hope to expand my horizons during my time at SCAD. I have always been very aware of the space around me and constantly thinking of ways it could improve or change. If people are not comfortable or bothered by the space they are in, it can greatly effect everything that goes on there. The home needs to be comfortable and functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. I think residential design appeals to me so much because to me, the home is a safe haven and the place a person should feel their absolute best. If someone happens to be uncomfortable at work or school, there is always the relieving thought that at the end of the day, they can return home where everything is perfect to them. Including personal picture in my collage reflects the fact that I am very sentimental in life and in my designs. I personally enjoy having sentimental items and photographs around me, and I'd like to incorporate that into my designs.