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Desiré | 5.22.2011 On Friday, I visited the Elle Decor Modern Life Concept House in NYC and left with a creative fire in my belly. Pictures, although they can be very beautiful, often fail to capture the details of a space. In fact, I would argue that it's impossible! You simply must be there to witness the subtleties, e.g., the patterns and textures, that make a room come alive. To illustrate my point, here are some abstracted photos of accessories, textiles, furniture, and even lighting used by the designers.
I found this exercise truly enlightening. After taking the pictures, I became so lost in the details that I forgot about the larger object. It was like unlocking another dimension of design!
Challenge: Use your camera or fancy phone to snap a close-up of something in your home. Feel free to email the results (desire@sukio.com). I would love to see what you come up with. Happy snapping!
Desiré
Oooh! Em accepted the challenge! See the "other dimension" of her home on Tumblr.
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Reader Comments (1)
Love this! Such a good point. Texture is a huge part of design that is often lost in translation.
Next time I do a photo shoot, I'll be sure to get some texture closeups and send!