At Huntley & Co. when a new project begins, the first thing I do is develop a concept.
I pour over books, magazines, websites and my own archives to find inspiring and
expressive images. Ones that will represent the client’s sense of style and capture the
spirit of the proposed interior. Sometimes I file them in the client's binder. Often I
make an actual storyboard, so everyone (including me) can refer to the "design snapshot"
again and again for guidance and clarity during an often lengthy process. It's a rewarding
exercise that I eagerly tackle. So what's the problem? Ugh - trying to do it for myself!
I'm planning some future redecoration at chez Huntley (hopefully a new chez Huntley)
and I've been "scheming" for months. Designers are like doctors, we're our own worst
patients - we struggle to apply our professional objectivity and discipline to our personal
lives. So what's a frustrated decorator to do? Pretend I'm a client! I've pulled together a
collection of photos that speak to me for style, mood, color and content. So which story-
board represents the real me? Maybe they’re all me. Whew, I better find a bigger house!
Tricia xo
James - Glad you found the post helpful. I can't live without storyboards; it's too easy to get sidetracked. Good luck with your next client!
Posted by: Tricia | July 05, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Stefan - I do love board #2 as well. Great minds think alike!
Posted by: Tricia | July 05, 2010 at 03:56 PM
The storyboard thing is a nice idea. I often go into a lenghty interview with my client just to get a feel of what's his or her design requirements. Doing the storyboard gives me a very good visualization. I will do the same for my next client, actually she requires hip furniture like those from Siekaup.
Posted by: James | July 01, 2010 at 09:01 PM
fabulous idea. I think I fit into board #2 myself! delicious
Posted by: ArchitectDesign | July 01, 2010 at 02:41 PM