Thoughts on "the worlds most tedious project ever in the whole world"

Honestly, most of the way through this project I had my doubts. When it was introduced to us, I liked the idea, but failed to see the connection to our actual studio project. As we got further into the term, i began to see how manipulating these patterns and materials could be applied to a bigger picture in design. As far as the actual material, I think the final product is lovely, but what the tag board is doing isn't necessarily a huge shock. Nevertheless, it is still beautiful, and quite effective. During the instillation process, I was frustrated at how it was coming together, and had trouble picturing the final result. Fortunately, the 'unplanned' approach worked for us, as in the end it came together very well. A was somewhat disappointed with our particular piece, because it didn't seem to flow as well as the others. This could be due to wiring it through every other piece, rather that ever one.
I was very please with the reactions that 'outsiders' had in response to the instillation, especially since throughout part the process, it was difficult for me to step outside and see it as something besides 80 pieces of 'lazered' paper. Many people found it "really cool" or "sweet". Although a lot of us will have similar quotes about what people thought, the important thing is that an overwhelming majority of them are positive. One student even wanted to petition for it to be left permanently. People stopping to look, smiling up, or sitting behind our creative and almost impromptu made this not only a learning, but an overall enjoyable experience.

ZIBA is a firm that is internationally recognized for its outstanding product design, marketing, and architecture. One of their featured pieces at the moment is the South Waterfront , currently under construction here in Portland.
The Discovery Center, designed by ZIBA, allows one to see what the South Waterfront project will have to offer upon its completion. Some of their other clients include, FedEx, Herbal Essences, and Sirius Radio.

This tree bark has an interesting organic pattern. It appears as though it was created by layer upon layer of overlapping bark which eventually formed into this vein-like pattern. The bark seems like it will continue to grow with additional layers, or eventually begin to flake off and decay.
The carpet pattern definately seems very stable, where as the tree bark definately gives a sense of movement and life. Its has no clear beggining or end,is very consistent, and was clearly intentional.