Design Insights – Brian R Scott Design

Lessons From the Color Spectrum

October 10, 2020

In Noah’s time, just after the earth-destroying flood, the rainbow is conspicuously present as God promises Noah and his family grace in the place of judgement. The rainbow is also on display when the Apostle John first looks in on the great scene of worship around God’s throne in the Revelation. Why the rainbow? The rainbow teaches us many things about God’s creation. It is also a striking visual declaration of the omnipotence of our Creator. We see the beauty of Jesus in…

Design Below The Surface

June 14, 2020

Brian R Scott Design

Design Insights, Nature

Just like the unseen beauty and unseen details of the desert or ocean are to the casual observer, God’s work in our lives and in the details of our world are often unnoticed or unappreciated. Observing, from an encumbered point of view, across the rolling desert, it is easy to miss the washes, canyons and vegetation that are normally hidden within them. Walking among the trees and cacti, usually hidden below the horizon, one can appreciate their beauty and just how…

Arriving at the Final Concept – A Case Study

April 22, 2016

Brian R Scott Design

Brian R Scott Design, Design Insights, Process

There is no “typical” design process with our clients. Sometimes they know exactly what they want down to the finishes. Sometimes they have no idea, other than knowing that they want us to help them get there. Sometimes they like the “feel” of something they saw on a blog, in a magazine, or on Pinterest, but can’t put their finger on it. Using a recent project, we’re going to give a peek into a not-unusual dialogue. A church in Fredericksburg…

Making Home Automation LOOK as interesting as it is

January 10, 2016

Brian R Scott Design

Brian R Scott Design, Design Insights

Home automation. A quiet HVAC system. Consistent temperatures. Not the most exciting subject matter at first listen, right? That’s what our client wanted to get people interested in. Add to the mix the fact that the permanent home of the display would be in a high-end kitchen and bath gallery. Could we 1) draw people in, 2) educate on the subject matter, and 3) avoid looking out of place in a sleek showroom? We decided to snag interest through the…