Two ways of looking at design
I don’t know how much truth there is in the idea that the right side of the brain is all about creativity and synthesis, while the left side is logical and analytical, but it’s a useful metaphor, anyway. Here are some pictures that the right side of my brain was quite enjoying, until that pesky left-brain piped up. I see this
Stone farmhouse sink
and my right brain is getting all excited about the texture, but my left brain sees my sweaters ruined by catching on the rough stone. (via) Or with this lovely photograph
photo Richard Powers
my first thought is “Woah, that fog can’t be good for the piano” (via). This photo
Living Etc
has my left brain thinking about all the damage those brass casters and iron feet are going to do to that painted floor (via the wonderful If the Lampshade Fits). In this kitchen
Living Etc
I’m worrying about how to open the drawers and cabinets (a lot of touch-latches?), and I want to move that trash can. Here
Dwell Magazine
I’m looking at the finger-pulls and wondering how the finish will hold up. (actually my right-brain has a few reservations on this one, too, but that would be a whole other post). Hey, thanks left brain, for spoiling all the fun!
Hi Johnna – well, we have to have something to keep our creativity under control, I suppose. Otherwise we’d all have to be stylists instead of designers!
Your left brain and me could get along quite well.