IAR 333 Graders

Tina and TAs,

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Individual Contributions

During our group discussions, we are still narrowing down our decisions for the proposal.  As for what I contributed, Katrina and I collaborated in a layout that created a path in a shape of a star using folding walls, benches for visitors, and the suggestion of how to avoid having visitors go around the wrong way.  My ideas for a sign have been three color choices (a brown, a rust orange, and pale yellow) with three possible font options:  Asenine, Feena Casual, or Steiner.  All of which will have Calibri for smaller print such as the information.  The posters that will be near the pieces will include name of piece, name of artist/designer, location, and time period.  The colors will be in the posters but probably in an opposite way compared to the banners.

IAR 333: R.L Vanstory Lighting Company

This morning my Methods, Materials, and Technologies class (IAR 333) went to visit R.L. Vanstory Lighting Company.  We were briefed by the types of lighting they focused on - which included cove, interior and flood lighting - and a more in depth presentation on LEDs.  To be honest, I was surprised at the size of the company, especially for what they do - I was expecting it to be bigger. 

During the introduction of the company by the owner himself, Robert Vanstory, I was surprised at how many manufactures (domestic and international) the company represented - it was about 60 - here in Greensboro.  I learned about when to use cove lighting and its purposes, as well as requirements for the types of lighting covered - including wall washing.  The other presentation, which focused on products they represent, taught us three categories that lights normally fall under, such as general purpose, specification, and architectural.  Aside from learning more about lights, specifically about LEDs, it was a pleasant tour.  We got to walk around and look at different lights around the office.  We also learned about being careful regarding what lights to purchase since not all manufactures sell quality lights - and, as designers, we always want to have the best quality in all aspects of our design.

Although, I enjoyed the tour overall, I did wish we were able to see more types of light set within spaces.  For example, there were lights at the entrance of the office but some weren't working so it was a little disappointing.  There were also the different products shown to us and, although they were there and turned on for us to observe - LED lights can be extremely bright!! - it would have been nice to see what kind of effects they could have in different spaces.