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myLot reputation of 94/100. DesignDiva (262) 6 years ago

Whether it comes to your personal style in fashion or homes, which do you think is better?

Can things be both trendy and timeless? I always have clients who want their designs to be trendy and timeless. Talk about a challenge!

 

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jumpinjack00 (1391) response was accepted on 3/6/2007.
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tags:  design, timeless, trendy, clients, contemporary
 
1. myLot reputation of 92/100. jumpinjack00 (1391)   6 years ago

I am an Art Director and I can tell you, the real
challenge is convincing your client what is best
for them.

Always consider timeless first, then fuse in a
hint of trendy. Be heavy handed with timeless
no matter the project. Home decoration, home
design, fashion, advertising, graphic design,
etc.

Don't be pressured by your clients. They will
understand your theories in the long run.


myLot reputation of 94/100. DesignDiva (262)  5 years ago

You may have more intelligent clients than I do!! :-) Actually I've just begun to have the opportunity to present my ideas to clients. With the hierarchy of my firm, you have to wait years to do this. I realize that you are right though--the convincing and how you "sell" your design is key to how the client will receive it.

I still have tons to learn.


myLot reputation of 92/100. jumpinjack00 (1391)  5 years ago

Thanks for the vote DesignDiva. By coincidence
I happen to be up and just ending a rare late
night brainstorming session between my cat and
I. Just as I was getting ready to shut down my
Mac I decided to see what's happening at myLot.

Good to hear from you. I hope your creative
juices are boiling over. Don't worry about
how much there is to learn. Just concentrate
on how much you have to offer. The lessons
will come naturally, mostly.

What sort of design do you do: Interior decorating,
interior design, fashion design, etc?

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. trouble4u2avoid (2052)   6 years ago

I guess that's what makes you the design diva and not me. LOL I understand what you are saying. I have watched a lot of the home shows. Kudos to you! Some of those home owners crack me up with some of their design requests, something only they could truly love.
My house is a mix matched mess. One day...I would like to go for a contemporary style.

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3. myLot reputation of 81/100. joby_09 (407)   5 years ago

i think a combination of both will be ideal though personally, i prefer timeless style. Trendy designs add spice to timeless ones. But i think personality also plays a major role here. Preferences differ based on personality. So i think neither is better. Its just a matter of dealing with different styles. =)

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