visualisations

Sometimes all you need is a block!

For a recent project, I worked with Jewellery Designer Alice Clarke. Alice is in the middle of building a new jewellery studio and workshop space. The main structure was already built when Alice asked for my help but she needed to figure out how her tools would be organized inside the space. The jigsaw puzzle pieces were splayed out and it was time to start fitting them all together. 

With all spaces, come space requirements. For Alice we needed a sink, a jewellery bench for four jewellers to work at, as well as all of her tools. We also had to think about certain work areas that required more space than others, an extractor fan and the tools that needed to have closer access to the sink for example. 

I started with a quick survey of the space and then drew the floor plan in SketchUp. Instead of building the intricacies of all of Alice's tools we built blocks. We measured each tool then built cubed shapes so that we could clearly see how much space that tool needed.

 

Building the tools this way meant that we saved hours of time while still reaching the same goal. Sometimes you don't need all the fine details - sometimes all you need is a block! 

 
"To get a quick idea of how much space I would need for each tool Elly was able to design me small boxes that replicated each tool. This helped me make final decisions on where I would work and where I would design. Elly had magically pulled what I had in my head and translated it into a 3D drawing for me to then take forward and show the building team, the plumber & the electrician" Alice Clarke

We worked around three different plans coming to a decision on the final one where Alice decided she needed to move a dividing wall a few feet, in order to satisfy her needs for the organization of the workshop. 

Alas now that everyone is happy with the walls, the furniture, and the placement of the equipment and tools, Alice can move forward in confidence knowing that her space will work. 

Sad to say goodbye.

So Basecamp 2016 has come to a close and I can honestly say it has been the best conference I have ever been to. 

When I usually think of a user conference, I think lecture learning classes, everyone dressed in smart attire and people talking shop. Yawn! Basecamp was non of these things. 

Basecamp was like summer camp - it was a place full of fun and excited people wanting to learn and express what they do, while being completely themselves. It was about being with your friends and having a great time. It was about sharing and about meeting new and interesting people. 

I cant say there has been any other conference that I have left thinking, “I will miss everyone”. To come away feeling inspired and passionate about what I do and excited to push myself further so that I can continue to be a part of something that is quite simply, a beautiful community of passionate and amazing friends. I am excited to explore and drive myself to experiment with new things so that I can in turn share my efforts and passion with my SketchUp family in the future. 

I would just like to add that I am so happy that I attended 3D Basecamp and I would like to thank all of the wonderful SketchUp people for being so amazing, putting this great event together and just being on top form throughout. Thanks to the speakers and to my new friends for being truly awesome. I cant wait until the next Basecamp. 

Over and out.

I'm off to Basecamp!!!

After months of wishing I could attend this amazing event, last week my work schedule cleared and I looked online once again in hopes of finding a cheap air ticket. To my amazement an unheard of last minute deal was there to be had! In all the excitement of learning new skills I am now all booked and ready for a fantastic trip out to Colorado this Friday. Ahh!! :D

 So what is Basecamp?

Basecamp is a conference for SketchUp fanatics like myself who love to learn more about the latest plugins and new techniques for building 3D Models. The top dogs of the industry will be presenting and I will be there to absorb it all in! To top it off Basecamp also happens to be located in a stunning location in the mountains of Colorado. I mean, how could I not go? This is like my heaven! Haha! 

I will be tweeting updates of my trip so follow along if you want to see what it's all about! I can't wait to learn some new and exciting things in 3D Modelling! 

3D Basecamp 2016

3D Visualisations aren’t just for professionals.

 

I work with clients on a number of different projects and they use 3D Visuals for many different reasons. From concept drawings to fully rendered 3D Models - clients use my drawings and designs to market and sell a property before it is even built, sell an idea/space for a potential build or to explore and plan renovations and self builds.

Although I work with professionals in the interior design industry, I also work with homeowners. I will work with a client from either; survey of existing space or using 2D Floor Plans that may have been received from an architect. We will then build the space in 3D working out how it will best function and look. Whether it is a gym, a studio, a workshop or perhaps a guesthouse. We will work through the plan dropping and arranging furniture | equipment or instruments - for the space. Ideas can easily be explored with the click of a button and decisions can be made in minutes, not months, saving the client lots of time, headache and perhaps even money. We can explore different paint colours, flooring materials and go into as little or as much detail as the client desires in order to get an achievable look and finish for the space. 

I can work on a hourly, day to day basis or provide a package deal that best suits you and your project, while also depending on the level of detail you require. If you want to see my rates, you can click on the button below :)

3D Visualisations aren't just for professionals and I would like to offer my services to help people explore ideas, to give someone the confidence to go ahead with a new project and make a dream a reality. I will help with planning and designing your space whether it be a simple room renovation or a completely new build. Please get in touch if you would like to explore more :)

Visualisations

Do you Re-imagine how your home could look, if you could knock down a wall or put on an extension? I know I do. when i was growing up, i was forever changing my bedroom around. now, I do it for a living. But instead of physically picking up and moving heavy furniture around and taking a sledge hammer to a wall, I can simply drag and drop as required. With a click of a button I can change the colour of the walls, re-arrange rooms and build new walls. How do I do this? With a visualisation.  

From years of Floor Planning services for Estate Agents in particular, I was always thinking about how I could change that plan to make the property more sellable, what simple things I could do to help homeowners sell or how I could give buyers the inspiration for their new homes. With a two year degree in Interior Design and extensive skills in 3D Modelling, now I can. By measure and survey of an existing property or plans taken from an architect, I can turn a floor plan in to a 3D Model, I can then insert furniture and give it life. 

Who uses visualisations?

You could be a homeowner who wants to see what a new extension might look like, an interior designer wanting to sell their vision to a client, or a property developer wanting to get ahead and sell their build before it's finished. Whoever you are, visualisations are a powerful way to truly imagine the possibilities.