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Summer 2015

August 16, 2015

Some peeks at this summer's fantastic adventure to Rome, Tuscany, Florence and the Italian Riviera. It was the first time I've ever been to Italy and I was truly blown away. I loved the rich sense of history, decay and renaissance, and the absolute obsession with pattern, symmetry and harmonious scale. Everywhere I looked buildings were created with such poetry and solidity, it made me think of what I do as a designer in a completely different way with new lenses. Being back, it's challenging to take that experience and leverage its influence. I remind myself that these intrinsic lessons we learn as individuals form and shape our process so that each person's creative vision is unique. I now see clearly how one's value as a designer is benefitted by travel opportunities such as this, in a way I never did before. 

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I'm an architect & writer based in Portland, Oregon. I'm passionate about broadcasting the value of design and established  Y/Wd in 2012 as a design resource with a mission to connect, create & communicate. 

I design spaces both large & small. I'm a list maker, researcher & a card-carrying introvert. I relish problem solving & finding the perfect fit. I'm a fan of process and storytelling - finding connections between seemingly random ideas is my super power!  

Life is full of daily doses of inspiration, I'm happy to share a bit with you. ---- Jen

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