December,
2009
Happy Holidays everybody!
This
is our December design newsletter where I'd like to share a few
before and after
images of 2009 projects
by Mindful Design Consulting.
Also, in our Green News, check out
a new ride of George Clooney!
As
the New Year 2010 approaches it makes every business
owner to re-evaluate the core of their business and to imagine the
"perfect" clients we would like to have in the upcoming
year. I just wanted to remind you what Mindful
Design Consulting is all about. Maybe this year we can help
your business to be and look its best!
Truly yours, EKATERINA
KOHLWES principal / designer |
BEFORE
AND AFTER - 2009 PROJECTS
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Mindful Design Consulting is the future
of the design industry transforming commercial and living
spaces across continents. We create spaces that make their occupants
healthier physically and emotionally.
To make people happier and healthier we use our combined expertise
on how architecture affects the human brain as well
as our knowledge on green construction materials
and methods. If we spend half of our lives
in our businesses and offices, why not make it an enjoyable space
to be in?
Happy
New Year everybody and we wish it to be a prosperous year
for you and for Mindful Design Consulting! Enjoy
the show!
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Hair Salon "Hairspray"

This
small salon needed not only a new facelift, it desperately needed
a business identity! The salon's overall floor
plan was unecessarily divided into a few small rooms, making the
space look small. The walls were painted into a wild pallet of colors.
The salon's space was not utilized to its full potential. The good
news was a substantial ceiling height which allowed to archive interested
lighting effects and to create a relaxing atmosphere for customers.
Clean lines, the natural cozy feeling of wood and splashes of bright
colors created a unique look of the space. Sexy images framed on
walls are attractive and inspiring.
Hair
Salon - "Hairspray" - AFTER
Do
not underestimate the power of images you place on the walls of
your business. As I discussed before,
images you show to your clients will become a part of your branding.
Images
for your walls can be purchased from any on-line stock-photos websites
like this one http://www.123rf.com |
Law Office of Virginia Webber
Virginia Webber, an estate planning and business attorney, wanted
to freshen up the look of her office and to create a feminine comfortable
atmosphere for her visitors. The existing space lacked a character
or a sense of a professional law
office. One of the design goals was to preserve a familiar and
“home like” sensation for the estate planning clients.
We
selected yellow tones for the walls to bring more light and joyful
feelings to visitors. The white trim framing each room also added
more light and traditional character to the office. We’ve
specified paintings by Daniel Merriam
to bring desired femininity and weightlessness to the overall design.
The front desk was designed by a local furniture designer/builder
Mario Villalobos.
Lobby
of Law Office of Virginia Webber - AFTER
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NineClouds
Store Front Redesign
An
old store needed a fresh look and to attract passers-by
. The existing signage was outdated and the overall
look of the building did not have any appeal. The store is visible
from a near by road but how would you make it more inviting? The
store name signage did not tell a story of the product.
After
analyzing NineClouds'
product and the overall branding of the store we
came up with the new store front idea. Images of jumping kids in
clouds playfully illustrate softness of the beds. A new acrylic
sign was added on the corner of the building as well. New acrylic
lit-up panels were applied around the store windows to complement
the existing building’s design.


NineClouds'
store front - AFTER
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GREEN
NEWS! |
This
leading man not only earns Oscars but also a prime spot on the cover
of Vanity Fair's first green issue. In association with his award-winning
role in Syriana, Clooney launched Oil Change, a campaign to say
good night and good luck to America's dependence on oil.
And to drive the point home, he's frequently seen out and about
with his eco-friendly Tango
electric car, which is a commuter's dream car. The revolutionary
Tango combines the speed and agility of a motorcycle with the security
of a high-performance sports car. To most, it really looks like
a regular car which was slightly squished on the sides to make it
go between two lanes in traffic. Look for yourself HERE!
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