LD Forrest的动态

Announcing: Let's Go Play - New Edition! In addition to resuming work on Theme Park Zero, I am now beginning steps to relaunch the portfolio project that kickstarted my full-time career in the themed entertainment industry. Let's Go Play: Creating an Immersive Play Space Experience was originally my thesis project during graduate school at Savannah College of Art and Design. The premise of the project is to develop a handbook and design bible for a new classification of theme park - of which I call a "play space park" - that is designed around interactive and participatory attractions and experiences. It is a design philosophy that takes play in its purest forms - physical, cognitive, and social - and seeks to understand how the themed entertainment industry can truly embrace those forms of play with experiences that also embrace modern placemaking strategies and an equitable mindset. It's still very early - but I am very excited to rededicate myself to this kind of work. #milestone #themedentertainmentdesign #themedentertainment #portfolio #architecture #play

To go out or stay in? That is the question. But when your home entertainment zones look as good as this, there really is no question. More attention than ever is being paid to designing with entertainment in mind — and we couldn’t be happier to oblige. When we have the opportunity to create a personalized space that our clients not only love living in, but also where they love inviting their friends and family, what a joy. Here are three design rules we live by when we have our eyes pointed toward designing for year-round enjoyment and for when crowds gather. https://lnkd.in/eEKqwYyt

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Before we closed on the former school property for RYSE Creative Village, we would bring creatives who we envisioned using the creative space out for a tour. We would share the vision with them and ask for feedback, which we used as inspiration. After we toured the main property, we would walk them over to an additional acre and a half adjacent parcel of land that we were also purchasing and always ask a simple question.? ? Us: What else do you need?? ? Them: An affordable place to live.? ? Us: Say less.? ? It was at that point RYSE Media 'House' (the original name), evolved into RYSE Creative 'Village'.? ? Last week, the City of Atlanta planning department approved our rezoning which will allow us to make Phase II of this project a reality. We call it TRYBE House; an approximate 100 unit new construction affordable housing development, where creativity can build community.? ? Still a ways to go before we are breaking ground on this phase, but moments like this make the journey worth it. Extra special thank you to the architectural and engineering team for putting a visual to the vision.? ? TRYBE /trīb/ (Noun): A group of people connected to one another by social ties, with a common culture.? ? Visit www.CreateAtlanta.com to invest today!? ? #RYSEcreativevillage #trybe #rcv #ontheryse #communitybuilding #economicedevelopment #AffordableHousing #buyingbacktheblock #forwardprogress #film #music #media #gaming #tech #culture #dream #work #play #creativity #theswats? #art #artist #artwork #design #artoftheday #gallery #painting #instaart #artsy #illustration

Art is so much more than something to admire - it’s a tool for connection, joy, and shared experiences. Working on the Populo Living Art Trail round the Carpenters Estate in Stratford was a beautiful reminder of that. Seeing families hop along a painted A-Z ladder or rediscover the fun of a simple hopscotch game brought a smile to my face every time. It reminded me of the importance of creating spaces where people of all ages feel welcomed, seen, and able to just be in the moment. ?? For me, these moments are the essence of what we do at Co-Creative Connection. It’s about bringing creativity into everyday life, not just to beautify spaces but to bring people together in unexpected, heart-warming ways. Designing with the community in mind means creating environments where everyone feels they belong, and that’s something I’m incredibly passionate about. We’ve shared more about this in our latest blog post - link in the comments. I’d love for you to take a look and let me know what you think! ?? Photo Caption: An 8-year-old girl with pigtails and summer clothes interacts with an 85-year-old woman wearing a sun hat as they play together on Co-Creative Connection's interactive side-step floor art on Friendship Way in Stratford, London #InteractiveArt #CommunityJoy #ArtTrail #CommunityMural #ArtAndConnection #CoCreativeConnection

New brand refresh for a branding company? We say.. HELL YEAH! Even branding and marketing companies need to evolve, stay relevant, and most of all… ?? LEAD?? BY ?? EXAMPLE Stay tuned for the big reveal, later this summer #definingthedifference #streetstudio #creativeagency #marketing #Branding

Last week the Leopard Co Studio Team had the pleasure of visiting the?Birmingham Design Festival! ? Lucky for us, it was just a short walk from the office so we eagerly popped over to dive into some of the amazing talks and workshops on offer. Check out my mini vlog to see what we got up to! ?? First on the agenda,?Joey and I headed to Laura Tinland’s talk on ‘Art and Anxiety: Trust the process’. She touched on some really important topics, and we were treated to seeing her incredible illustrations. Here are my key takeaways: ?? ?Recognising you have an "intolerance to uncertainty" is the first step to working on it ?? In a world where social media content is somewhat key to developing your brand, be wary to not create content at the cost of your art. ?? When you get stuck, remember to: Take yourself away, look back through old work, ride it out and laugh at yourself! Meanwhile, Joseph checked out the PHORM X BDF exhibition and got some super cool content from his ‘Walk and Draw’ workshop with Abbie Stephen, so of course I had to pop this in the video! Here are Joe's thoughts about the experience: ?? It was good to learn a new way of creatively documenting a sense of place and to do what the theme of the festival was - learn a new process. ?? ?A good thing to get creative freely, without much restriction. ?? ?It was nice to draw with new people! Finally, all 3 of us attended Stephen Smith’s talk, ‘Process: Towards a Feeling. He showcased some of his work (which was amazing – I adore his style) and chatted about his processes and experiences. Here are some of my favourite things he said: ?? “I love chaotic disorder” ?? “I’m into using deconstruction as a tool for construction” ?? ?“It’s a continual exploration of using materials in different ways” ?? “Process isn’t easy to understand… you should just experiment and have fun… think about what you want to make someone feel” During the Q&A, someone asked Stephen how he handles hate and negative comments about his work, and he simply replied, “Ugh… I don’t care?” We should all aspire to be a bit more like Stephen! ???? #BirminghamDesignFestival #Birmingham #contentcreation #design #creativeprocess

Exploring New Media and Interactive Art with BREAKFAST Studio ???? BREAKFAST Studio, a leading Brooklyn-based collective, is redefining interactive art by blending traditional materials with kinetic technology. Their installations aren't just seen, they're experienced! Pieces like the #ThePearl located at the #IconoftheSeas, stand as a testament to the convergence of art and technology. Nearly 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles form this 45-foot-tall and 53-foot-diameter artwork! What sets #BREAKFAST apart is its focus on responsive art, engaging audiences in ways that spark thought about our evolving digital world. It's not just visually striking; it's a call to consider our role in shaping future technology. For anyone interested in the intersection of design, technology, and art, #BREAKFAST Studio's work is a must-see. It’s a glimpse into how innovation and interactivity can transform our engagement with art. #thepartnersLOVE #curation #creativedirection #interactiveart #newmedia #consultancy #artistmanagement

How often is the workplace designed with your ears in mind??? As well as impacting our focus and stress levels, soundscapes can also create barriers to accessibility when not factored into the design process. Moodsonic's latest guide, 'Soundscaping for Positive Spaces', is taking you the through the core scientific, design and business principles behind soundscaping. You'll learn about... ?? The science of sound ?? Noise in the built environment ?? Bringing natural soundscaping indoors ?? Creating diverse and accessible spaces ?? The business case for soundscaping More in the link below ?? Fran Board #Soundscape #Soundscaping #BuiltEnvironment #WorkplaceNoise