The progress review taught me more about my process as a designer than it did about my project. I learned that sometimes it is necessary to let go of an idea if it is not working, or if it can no longer continue to inform a design. I also realized that I don't often stop renovating or changing existing models to build a complete intermediate version. I feel that just by preparing these drawings and model for the progress review, i was able to look at my complete concept as it stood in its current development. It is hard to stop and do this because I fear I will forget the moves I have in my head. But I think it would better serve me to have more complete intermediate representations because they allow for better perspective on ideas. I think that I have missed out on seeing clean representations along the way, and that seeing them in the future will help my eye become more critical of my own work. Also, I am beginning to understand the value of other graphic representations. Unlike basic sketches and drafted plans, collages and other such graphic tools can explain more about a design than a scale model. I hope that adding more of these componets to my design process will strengthen my designs.
The review didn't leave me without any specific thoughts about this project, though. I have a few new thoughts on my building form that I can't wait to get out. I think they will be much more successful than what I have so far!
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