Depot Concept Model

The idea generator for the concept model is the final parti that was also used for the textile design.Instead of keeping the parti in 2D, I decided to explore the concepts further more and create a 3D form that can be viewed in all views (therefore not having a base). While using the final parti I also looked back to my original inspiration many times.

The form givers for the concept model are unity, connection, contrast, strong lines, as well as curved lines. The connection goes back to my original inspiration of the two wheels being connected, working together, but not touching. The contrast was also from my inspiration picure of the dark black train and the grey gloomy sky. The curved and bold straight lines came from the train wheels.

The form giver are applied in the final concept model in the way the shape was created as well as the 2 contrasting colors. There are 3 strong bold lines that on each end have curved crossing lines all of which was made out of foam core. There is a quick connection of the curved lines but they are not touching relating back to the wheels. The colors black and white were chosen relate back to the contrast of the sky.

Final parti used for concept model

Final Concept Model- 3D

 

Creating My Own Textile

In the concept development process of designing my depot into a gallery, studio, and residence, I was able to get the chance to create numerous patterns and in the end pick out the best to be created into a textile fabric. There were many steps before creating the final product but I started by first having an inspiration. My inspiration was from a picture I took at the Pullman Train Depot. Outside of the depot was a broken down train and it grabbed my attention from the way it stood with the gloomy sky behind it. The train consisted of many elements and principals of design. I used those design principals and elements to create abstract modules. The modules had straight bold lines, curved lines, unity, connection, and contrast. After creating several abstract modules, I selected two that I thought showed my inspiration best in an abstract way. With those 2 modules I used Photoshop and InDesign to edit, crop, rotate, and repeat to create different patterns with different color schemes to use for my textile. Eventually I choose a final pattern and color schemed which my final 36”x36” textile. The final textile still consisted of principals and elements of design from the original inspiration such as strong bold lines, curved lines, connection, and unity. There were many color schemes that worked with my pattern but I ended up choosing the original colors of the train for my textile; red, black and white. When my fabric came in off of ordering from SpoonFlower, a 36”x36” piece of fabric with my textile, I wasn’t surprised at all, for it had turned out just the way I had ordered. I really like my pattern but I do wish I could’ve done a better job and making the lines match up a little better. Also I wish I had considered making my scale smaller. The module was placed at 3”x3” the original size, but I wish I had done it just a half inch smaller. Overall the process of creating a fabric is very long, but it was definatley worth the process because you get to see how many options you have. I am pleased with my very first created fabric but I know in the future I can do better and I plan to be more careful about matching the modules up. This textile will be used in 3D form in my final plan of the depot. I plan on using it as a 3 form panel that is partially transparent, behind the reception desk so it gives a little divider.

Final Fabric

Shelly Murney- Client Artist Profile

Currently I am in the process of designing the adaptive reuse of a train depot in Pullman Washington that will consist of a residence, studio, and gallery. I have been able to choose a artist myself that I will design the space for. Shelly Murney, my chosen artist, is a fantastic photographer. She photographs these great urban rural areas that everyone sees but don't always see the beauty in these beaten down areas. I've spoken with Shelly myself and learned so much about what she does and how much work she puts into her art. When designing the space I need to be sure to make sure that Shelly has enough space in her studio to work as well as plenty of storage. For my design of the depot I am focusing on vision impairment so we are saying that Shelly has a husband with vision impairment and that her residence will need to include vision impairment requirements. I'm so happy to continue working with my chosen artists to make her gallery, studio and residence the best it can be.