The Meeting of the Right Brain-Left Brain using Design and Technology to Connect Across the Globe

The use of technology in all aspects of life has mushroomed exponentially.  I jumped on the “tech” wagon in the field of design years ago when AutoCAD was the first design software available.  We started using a simple version of this software for space planning and drawing floor plans.  No more drawing board and tracing paper for me!  Fast forward about 25 years and I am truly amazed and shocked about how I have embraced all of this.  This leads to the right brain-left brain thoughts.  You probably already know what side of your brain controls your personality.  If you would like to take a quick right brain–left brain quiz check out this site.

http://www.intelliscript.net/test_area/questionnaire/questionnaire.cgi

Now I know why technology and design work for me. I am almost exactly 50% right and left brained.  So here is how I have recently used both sides of my brain.

We are working with a young American couple who reside in Singapore.  They have a house at Lake Gaston to be able to spend a month each year with all their US family and friends.  We are working together to prepare their family cottage for the summer months.  We have been communicating by e-mail with collage boards and photographs of products.  I found my right side of the brain wanting the emotional energy of a face to face discussion.  E-mail is great but I like to develop a relationship with my clients. So with a whole “nest” of design products stashed behind my desk and the help of my very left brained husband, Paul, we set up a Skype video call.  First we had to clarify time zones.  Singapore is exactly 12 hours ahead of us.   Then schedule the appointment.  For the sake of the client, I chose the 9 PM time slot so she could be fresh at 9 AM, her time.

WOW!  Was I ever amazed at how great this can work!  Not only did the client and I start building a more personal relationship but I realized how truly global our world has become.  It was a little awkward trying to get the best light on samples and remembering to look at the webcam.  Otherwise I entered the zone of creative thinking pulling together samples of cabinet styles, finishes, countertops materials and tile to illustrate to my client the concept I had in my right brain.  The best part is she got it!  She now sees the finish elements for the space that I envision.  Both of us are feeling so much more comfortable with the direction of the project and communicating on the same page (or screen, so to speak).

Here is a collage board and floor plan for this project.  Hopefully we will be able to show you the finished space prior to their arrival in July. Yikes!  I better get busy.

Not here at Lake Gaston, not a problem.  Technology can easily bridge the gap.  Let’s build a relationship to work together to create your lifestyle.

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