Design Ideas that Resonate with Your Children (part nine)

I became acutely aware of my aversion to “going with the flow” when pregnant with first child. Perhaps, that’s when I realized that every little step matters. It has consequences. It is being observed and emulated. Clearly, I have to make sound choices. I need to be a responsible role model because children love copying their parents.

In that spirit of constant growth, an architect-DIYer, lucky enough to be my own client, I strive to design for evolution, to initiate opportune moments rather than wait for them to happen.  Don’t you?

Design ideas file tip #9 / wine storage:

SHOW, DON’T TELL

Problem: Working on a wine bar project for a client who lacks integrity.

Solution: Resign with conviction — expand instead of shriveling.
Have courage to put the work already done to good use.
Create my own product — an expandable wine rack with visual appeal.

Added Benefit: Something new to show to MoMA Retail Division buyers.

This post is based on the ideaBOOK 01 Displaying & Organizing available for a free download here.

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