Lunch & Learn

Event

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Get theLONDON

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InteriorDesign meets

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Meet the New IDSPA

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2012 London OlympicStadium

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Contents from me to you

Letter from the Editor

Introduction3

Meet the New IDSPA Board4Meet the New Student Workers6Student of the Quarter6Summer 2012 Graduates16

Summer Studio: Interior Design meets Fashion

Information7

2012 London Olympics8Lunch & Learn9Notice Board15

Get the London Look

Inspiration

Summer Recipies

How To: Packing Tips

Architectural Cross Word14131210

Summer Must Haves17

A Time For Change

Interior Design Department UPcycling

From This...

Join the ID Department as we set the stage for recycling! We de-cided to put our new Graffiti cans to good use and do some “recycling” of our own. Deposit your empty PLASTIC & GLASS bottles in the cans around the interior design department! (ID Faculty Office, Room 320, and ID Re-source Room). Happy Recycling!

~Kelly Spewock

Summer is here and change is afoot. For starters, I’d like to intro-duce myself. My name is Chelsea Fox and I am the new editor of the IDeas Newsletter. I’d really like to thank the Interior Design Department for giv-ing me this opportunity. I’ve always had a passion for graphic design and “blogging” but never had enough nerve to do something on my own. Cre-ating this first edition of IDeas was truly great and I look forward to the quarters to come!

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Erie, PA for twelve years of my life. Soon after my 12th birthday, my father joined the Navy and we were relocated to Yokosuka, Japan. This transition in my life is what pushed me into the Interior Design world. Learning about a new culture’s architecture and way of design (especially feng shui) was so inspirational.

The newsletter’s not the only thing that’s changing! Inside, you’ll find our department’s new IDSPA Board Members as well as our new Stu-dent Workers. You’ll also find an article about the changing Olympic Archi-tecture, a change in design trends, and how to change up you style comfort zone with inspiration from London. This summer’s issue is all about desti-nations, or a change in scenery. Enjoy!

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A Few of myFavorite Destinations

From Top To BottomHong Kong, China

Broadway, NYCMt. Fuji, Japan

Meet the new IDSPA

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Diana Lewis Chelsea Alberti

Chelsea Fox Chelsey Atkins

Board Members!Kayla Rose Verica Zelenkov

Lindsay Meyer

ASID President IIDA President

ASID Vice President IIDA Vice President

Treasurer Secretary

Event Coordinatior

What is your favorite color?BlueIf you could trade places with any other person, living or dead, real or fictitional, who would it be?Marylin MonroeIf you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?Move to L.A. and buy the house at 12305 5th Helna Drive.

Why did you choose a career in Interior Design?To put my creativity and design ability to use in the healthcare design field.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?Read mindsWhat is the one thing you cannot live without?ChapstickWhat is your favorite vaca-tion spot?The BahamasWhy did you choose a ca-reer in Interior Design?I chose to get into Interior Design because I love cre-ating spaces that allow people to interact differently with their environments. Solving problems, improving the lives of others and pushing boundaries are some of the things that I look forward to as challenges of being an Interior Designer.

If you could have any super power, what would it be?It may not count as a su-per power, but I would want an eidetic memory.What is your favorite color?Yellow is the new PinkIf you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?Pay off loans, buy a car, and rescue all the puppies from the shelters.

Why did you choose a career in Interior Design?Honestly, because I spent years living in beige - walled, super non - functional apartments and used to dream up new designs. I stay because it is a field that provides the opportunity to be creative while also improving the quality of peoples’ lives.

What are you currently reading?50 Shades of Grey By: E.L. JamesWhat is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?Either chocolate covered grasshoppers, or cow tounge. They were both rather odd.What is your favorite vaca-tion spot?Tennessee

Why did you choose a career in Interior Design?Because I thought it was the perfect balance of every-thing. I love the idea of being able to have creative free-dom in a lot of aspects, but also following guidelines to get you there. I also like a challenge, because you get a new ones with every new project!

What are you currently reading?Beautiful Days By: Anna GodbersonWhat is the one thing you cannot live without?My cat, NinjaWhat is your favorite vaca-tion spot?Hong Kong, ChinaWhy did you choose a ca-reer in Interior Design?I chose to get into theInterior Design field because I love expressing my cre-ativity. I was always rearranging and redecorating my room when I was little, and it soon moved to giving my family and friends decorating advice in their homes. I love that I can now be versatile, and design in the resi-dential and commercial fields!

If you could have any super power, what would it be?The ability to change somebody’s mood.What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?I ate mulch when I was in Pre-School.What is your favorite vaca-tion spot?I would love to go to Fiji, Australia, India or a spot near the mountains whereI could go hiking and see the top of the world!Why did you choose a career in Interior Design?After trying out a few different things, I finally decided on Interior Design. I am so glad that I found my niche. It’s always been a fun thing to do with my bedroom or my family’s house and realized I should turn it into a career. I get so excited when I’m brainstorming!

What is your favorite color?PinkWhat is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?SquidWhat is your favorite vaca-tion spot?Orlando, FloridaWhy did you choose a ca-reer in Interior Design?I chose to be an Interior Designer because ever since I was small, I loved to paint and just play around with my creative side. My aunt is such a big inspiration for me designing and sell-ing houses. She has shown me how much hard work it is and the big payoff of clients loving your designs.

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ChelseaAlberti

Student of the Quarter:

Meet the new Student Workers!

Chelsea FoxIDeas Newsletter Editor

Kendall CurtisResource Room Supervisor

Chelsey AtkinsCIDA Associate

When I was a kid and someone would ask what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was a rock star. Later in life this turned into a doctor, which then lead me to study Psychology for two years. While I definitely found the top-ics interesting, I realized it wasn’t the direction I was suposed to be heading towards, and I couldn’t see myself in that type of career. Although natural signs showed my talent, I never thought of actually being an Interior Designer. With the com-bination of deciding to minor in Studio Arts, and a friend of mine pushing me to research design schools, everything seemed to become clear. Once I found out there was an Art Institute in Pittsburgh, this made my decision even easier.

I couldn’t be happier with the switch and the knowl-edge that I have learned here so far has been well worth the extra year in school. I’ve accomplished so much more than I imagined possible, become a leader to my peers, and even surprised myself with what I am capable of from true talent. I have grown to love the city of Pittsburgh just as much as I love my hometown of Buffalo, NY, but I am looking to keep exploring. My creativity will continue to expand through see-ing bigger cities around the world. With the interest I have in hospitality design, fresh new ideas, and a fun attitude towards life, who knows where it may take me. I might not have be-come the rock star that I had dreamt of, but maybe a there’s TV Star waiting to break out in the future.

I am helping the department prepare for the upcoming CIDA visit as well as provid-ing general assistance to the department.

I maintain the resource room by keeping it organized and functional as well as put out new materials and fabrics regularly. I feature the product of the month and do many fun products for the staff.

Along with writing articles and laying out the newsletter, I am also in charge of creating visually pleasing graphics for the various events our department throws.

Summer Studio:Interior Design meets FashionBy: Suzanne M. Sekula, IIDA MSIA LEED AP BD+C

Interior Design and Fashion Design Highschool Students

Every summer the Art Institute of Pitts-burgh hosts a week long workshop for local high school students to learn more about the programs offered. This summer, the Interior Design De-partment and Fashion Design Department col-laborated on a joint project focusing on UPcycling!

UPcycling…is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.

The Interior Design highschool students were challenged to create a retail boutique design to show-case the fashion line being created by the Fashion De-sign students. Both disciplines were challenged to use as many UPcycled products and materials as possible. The week’s grand finale was a Fashion Show in which the fashion designs were revealed along with the final boutique designs. The Interior Design department also created the ‘Urban meets Nature’ concept for the run-way space. Thanks to our current Interior Design stu-dents who helped with the graffiti project! It was a very fun week for all involved.

A model showcases an UPcycled news-paper garment while walking the ‘Urban meets Nature’ runway space designed by

the Interior Design Department

SketchUp Models created by theHigh School Students

City Slickers Boutique

Nature Boutique

Green Serene Boutique

AiP Interior Design students Ashley Surrett, Kayla Crouser, Isaiah Jones-Lane, and Kend-all Curtis graffiti trash cans for

the UpCycle Fashion Show.Presentation boards created by the Interior

Design Highschool Students

• The designers first considered creating a roofless stadium, but overhead coverage was needed to protect athletes and audience from the wind. So they came up with a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) awning that shelters 75% of the venue’s seats.• The awning is supported by tubular-steel structures put together in a bicycle-wheel pattern above the stadium. The structures are made from salvaged parts from a gas-pipelineconstruction project.• Opting for a PVC awning means that the London Olympic Stadium is the “lightest” Olympic Stadium in history. Populous’s design uses 11,000 tons of structural steel.• Concession stands are located in pop-up “pods” on the rim of the Stadium, rather than embedded with in it. This means there was no need to add mechanical ventila-tion systems for food preparation and fire prevention.• Plastic was initially expected to be wrapped around the stadium’s exterior and im-printed with a mural – type design. Instead, the wrap was made from polyester and polyethylene and printed using UV curable inks.

Design Features

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2012 LondonOlympic Stadium By: Chelsea Fox

Lunch & LearnBy: Chelsey Atkins

Last quarter I had the opportunity to attend a Lunch and Learn event hosted by carpet fiber manufacturer Antron. At this event they gave a presentation entitled “Reinterpretations: A Sign of the Times” in which they introduced what they have identified as the newest color and design trends worldwide. Through this presentation Antron emphasized how these trends are a direct result of recent social, political, and economic shifts and our cultural reactions to them.

One might say that the word of the times recently would be “con-flict” but I prefer to think of it as “juxtaposition”, and this is especially true in regards to the newest design trends. Basically, Antron has identified four pairs of color/design trends. At first glance each pair appears to consist of two polar opposites but upon closer inspection we realize that these two opposing concepts are actually perfect compliments to each other. Here is a breakdown of each pair of trends with a few of the defining characteristics of each.

Whether you are a lover of all things vintage, a straight-laced tra-ditionalist, an eclectic collector of hand-crafted pieces, or a techie with all the newest gadgets there is a trend reflecting everyone right now. Pick one trend as inspiration and stick with it or try intertwining contrasting styles to create a completely new look!

Urban Minimalism• Sobriety• Stripping way the unnecessary• Contrasting finishes• Warm, dark neutrals• Emphasizes texture vs. pattern

Romantic• Soft and feminine• Sophisticated and refined• Airy, transparent• Soft skin-tone neutrals• Classic materials including lace, satin, kid leather, etc.• Pearlescent or iridescent finishes

Military• Formality and control• Traditional, masculine• Traditional colors• Clean neutrals with metallic accents• Equestrian or Nautical

Modern Tech• Hopeful trend focused on innovation and improvement• “Smart”- everything from phones to cars to textiles• Contrasting colors in complimentary hues• High energy blocks of color• Bigger shapes and geometrics

Retro 40’s• Celebrates simple pleasures• Fruit, floral, and animal motifs• Lots of white and “sweet” colors like pink, mint, and tiffany blue• Coordinated textiles, wallpaper, andcarpet

Folklore• Holding onto the past• Celebration of craft• 2 distinct color palettes based on indig-enous cultures - Cool, clean palette as a nod to Nordic and Inuit cultures - Richer, deeper palette referencing the cultures of India and Tibet• Lots of textiles and the use of fur and wool

Retro 60’s • Youth culture, counter revolution• Sculptural, fluid forms• Bold, graphic, large scale patterns• Strong, high contrast colors

New Boho• Optimism• Eclectic• Metallic, mirrored, or reflective surfaces• Saturated jewel tones• Diverse patterns

On July 27th, millions of people around the world sat and watched the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Summer Olympics. The visually entrancing history of England was amazingly beautiful, the Queen’s En-trance with James Bond was unbelievable, and the tribute to Peter Pan took my breath away. But the only thing I could keep my eye on was the archi-tecture of the new Olympic Stadium. Ok, and I was keeping my eye peeled for Ryan Lochte. But because most of the swimmers didn’t walk during the opening ceremony, my whole attention was completely captivated.

This is the third time that London has hosted the Olympics; first in 1908, then in 1948, and now in 2012. Olympic Park is composed of differ-ent pieces of architecture. In 2007, they broke ground in Stratford, in the Lower Lea Valley of East London. Construction began in 2011 and was finished in the same year.

The focal point, and where the opening ceremonies are held, is Olympic Stadium. The building’s design marks a new era in sporting events. The stadium’s architect, Poplulous, produced a structure that could be transformed and improve energy and material usage.

The goal of the architects for the Games was to leave an amaz-ing legacy. Throughout the planning and construction process, they were thinking of tomorrow. In building the venues and staging the Games, the bar has been raised for both the construction industry and future large – scale events. In areas as diverse as sustainability, health and safety, equality and inclusion, and business, jobs and training, there are new standards to which others can now aspire.

Olympic Architecture

Olympic Stadium

Olympic Village

London Aquatics Center

ArcelorMittal Orbit

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Get the London Look!By: Kendall Curtis

DIY: London Inspired Nails

1. Mossimo Supply Co. Canvas London Print Backpack$29.99 Target

2. Wall Clock Modern Target Home$12.58 Target

3. London is Calling Me Tank$12.90 Forever 21

4. Speedo Men’s Peace T - Shirt$24.00 Dick’s Sporting Goods

5. British Flag Union Jack Sum-mer Olympic Wayfarer Style Patriotic Sunglasses$9.99 Ebay

6. Converse UK Flag 2012 Lon-don Olympic$50.00 Converse

7. London 2012 (Paperback)$7.15 Target

A student shows us how to incorporate London Style into our everyday lives!

8. London Pillow$19.99 Target 9. London Wall Decor

$69.95 Pier 1 Imports

10. Speedo Men’sBulldog T - Shirt

$24.00 Dick’s Sporting Goods

Supplies1. OPI Nail Lacquer “Yoga - Ta Get This Blue”2. Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen “Pearly White”3. Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen “Red”4. OPI Top Coat “DS Top Coat”Instructions1. Apply the dark blue base coat.2. Create a plus sign and an “X” with the white nail art pen on your ring fingers.3. Overlap with the red nail art pen, leaving a small white border.4. Apply a top coat to keep from chipping.

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Summer Recipies How To: Packing Tips

Halo Halo - A Traditional Summer Desert from the PhilippinesYield: 1 Serving

Cold Soba Noodles - A Traditional Summer Dish from JapanYield: 4 Servings

Naan Bread - A Traditional Summer Bread from IndiaYield: 14 Pieces

Ingredients:14 oz. dried Soba Noodle1 1/2 cup dashi1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 cup mirin2 green onions, finely choppedNori (finely shredded)Wasabi paste (optional)

Instructions:1. Prepare Dipping Sauce: boil 1 3/4 cup water and add dashi packet. Let boil for 5 minutes. Add mirin, soy sauce and a pinch of salt. Turn off the heat and let cool.2. Prepare Soba: Boil water and add soba noodles. DO NOT add salt to water. Cook noodles according to package instructions.3. Drain the water and wash the noodles in a cold running water to get rid of the slimy texture.4. Put chopped green onions and wasabi on a small plate. Serve Soba Noodles on a tray or dish. Sprinkle nori on top right before you serve.

Ingredients:6 tbsp. Halo - Halo mixture,divided into 2 tbsp. each2 tbsp. shredded coconut2 tbsp. palm nuts2 tbsp. coconut gel2 tbsp. fresh grated cantaloupeCrushed ice1/2 cup evaporated milkVanilla (or mango) ice cream

Instructions:1. In a tall glass, layer the first 5 ingredients.2. Cover with enough ice to fill the glass.3. Pour the evaporated milk onto the ice.4. Top with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients:1 (25 oz.) package dry yeast1 cup warm water1/4 cup sugar3 tbsp. milk1 egg, beaten2 tsp. salt4 1/2 cups bread flour1/4 cup butter, melted2 tsp. minced garlic (optional)

Instructions:1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 - 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise.2. Let is rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.3. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch offsmall handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball.4. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until dou-bled in size, about 30 minutes. While waiting, preheat grill to high heat.6. Roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or until lightly brown. Brush uncooked side with butter, and tuen over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 - 4 minutes. Continue the process.

By: Chelsea Fox I don’t know about you, but I always overpack when going on a trip, whether it be for business or pleasure. With these few helpful tips, you’ll be able to maximize the space of your suitcase and include all of your necessities.

This one is obvious, you want to know what type of clothes you’ll need. Obviously you need more clothes for travel to colder destinations. Add jackets, tights, hats and boots as required. Its also useful to do a Google search and check whether your destination will be a place you can wear skimpier outfits or somewhere you should be covered up. There’s nothing worse than arriving somewhere and feeling like the unfortunate centre of attention. When in doubt, always take a few conservative pieces just in case and check out what the women are wearing when you arrive.

1. Check Climate and Culture

Without fail I always take items that can be dressed up or dressed down. Items that have a neutral color palatte are a good backdrop for bolder, brighter accessories. As in every day life, good basics are the foundation of a versatile travel wardrobe.

2. Gather Basics

3. Add Colored and Textured Items This is the part where you can have the most fun. Some choose to go with one color pallate for their key pieces, others choose to have a couple of colors. If you do choose to have more than one, just try to make sure they are all compatible.

4. Rationalize Shoes and Accessories Shoes are the most bulky part of your luggage and if you can restrict the number of shoes you take with you, life will be much easier. But you don’t want to feel like you lack shoes either - I usually take one pair of classic black heels, a pair of ballet flats, and a pair of gladiator sandals. And for accessories, I usually take a few statement pieces of jewelry, a large tote, and a clutch.

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Architecture Around the World! Notice Board

Down1. A temple in Greece that is dedicated to the Greek goddessAthena.2. A luxury hotel in Dubai that is designed to mimic the sail of a ship.3. A building in downtown Prague that is nicknamed“Fred & Ginger”.4. An elliptical amphitheater located in the center of Rome.7. A tower located in Italy that is known for its unintended tilt to one side.8. An Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City.9. A royal château in France known for its gardens.11. A major landmark of the Pacific and a symbol of Seattle.12. A white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India.13. Built to protect the Chinese empire from intrusions.

Across5. A region of Cambodia known as the “Holy City”.6. A building designed by Frank Gehry, whose construction costs were donated by the widow of a man who is best known forcreating animated movies.10. The official residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.13. A Russian Orthodox church constructed on orders from Ivan the Terrible.14. A museum of modern and contemporary art, located in Bilbao, Spain.16. A multi – venue performing arts center located in Australia.17. This clock tower was renamed The Elizabeth Tower in a tribute to Queen Elizabeth in her Diamond Jubilee year.18. A lattice tower located in Paris, and nicknamed The Iron Lady.19. A pre – Columbian 15th century Inca site.20. The famous house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and con-structed over a waterfall.

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Holiday Tree Decorating! Yurt Design Challange!

Arianne Rauluk After I graduate from AiP, I will be en-tering into a new world of education. I in-tend to study for my masters in Savannah, GA at SCAD. I wish to chase my dreams to design furniture solutions that are health conscious with ergonomic considerations. I’m sure that everyone has been told at one point of another to be good and work har; that these two elements will lead you to sucess. I feel it is also important to re-mind students that cultivating a sense of humor and a sense of fun can be just as es-sential. Life is about the experience in the end!

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Summer 2012 Graduates Summer Must Haves

For those of you who don’t have much outdoor space, this grill is the perfect size to use to entertain friends!

Bodum® Fyrkat Green GrillCrate & Barrel, $59.95

Multi - tasking by the pool? That’s just what this table - stool is used for! This table converts from com-panion C-table to a lower-height side table, ottoman or extra seating.Alfresco Natural Side Table-Stool

Crate & Barrel, $169.00

Spruce up those old chairs with colored or patterned chair cushions!

Outdoor Chair CushionMulti-Stripe Sunbrella®

Pottery Barn, $39.99

Need a place to hide all the patio clutter? This storage box is warm, elegant, and blends with most patio furniture.

Deck Storage BoxHomeDecoraters.com, $399.00

These eco - friendly lanterns are perfect for late night hang outs. They diffuse a magical play of light and shadow, which creates the illu-sion of a floating flicker.

Morgan LanternsCrate & Barrel, $69.95 - $99.95

Kayla Patterson After graduation, I plan on staying in Pittsburgh. I would love to get a job working in a small design firm that either does resi-dential design or hospitality. Those are the two areas of design that I am the most passionate about. I am excited for graduation and look forward to starting my career.

Kayla Patterson, Melissa Niedbala, Lindsay McKay, Arianne Rauluk, Brandi Cowen, Shelby Williams, Leah McCormackNot Pictured: Nicole Bonetti, Kayla Workman

Shelby Williams Graduation brings with it a lot of re-sponsibility. I am determined to take what I have learned at AiP and translate is into a career no matter how long it takes, and no matter how much work I must put in. School loans are expensive but they also need to be paid back. However, this won’t be a problem if I work hard enough. My advice to incoming Interior Design students would definitely be to never un-dermine the value of hard work. It really does pay off in the lond run and it will teach you great disciplines throughout your life. I wish you all the best of luck. Stay focused, stay organized, stay creative!

Leah McCormack I will be graduating this quarter and will further focus my studies on hospitality design. I would love to design restaurants, bars, nightclubs, etc. To the following Interior Design students, stay focused on your projects and do not fall behind. Don’t be afraid to be creative; that’s what makes our designs out own and what makes us stand out from one another.

Melissa Niedbala This experience has been quite a drive and I am certainly looking for success at the end of the tunnel! Graduating from AiP this quarter is going to leave great sat-isfaction and accomplishment for myself. As a hardworking, dedicated, and creative student, I truly hope to land a pleasing ca-reer opportunity. Currently, I am working for a small com-pany, Riley on Main, which is a significant part - time start to my exciting new chap-ter. My overall goal is to have a junior de-sign position that specializes in commer-cial and residential design. There is no way of knowing where the world will take you as a growing individual, so leaving with de-termination, strong will, and an open mind will pay off in the end!

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