by Tim Girvin | Concepts | Mar 16, 2011
Girvin There is something to the touch of the hand. And what can be made from it, in the note from the one to another. The idea of the hand — the writing — there are psychic links that reach to the soul, the electrical bolting that drives the inspiration... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Cool People, Human brands | Jan 20, 2011
The Fresnel light lens as metaphor Image: Girvin The rippling of leadership strategy and structure: brilliance, radiance and the rays of innovation. The metaphor of the amulet, the charisma and the vibe of Apple — prophecies of evolution. There are those that... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Places, Storytelling | Jan 4, 2011
Examining the shopfronts, façades and skins of South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida. Signing design: strategies of visualization as an emotional storytelling. The evocations of deco. Take me someplace that feels right. There are levels to signing. On the one front, signs... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Interior Design | Dec 31, 2010
Exploring symbolic design strategies in the making of place: experiencing deeper meaning in architecture The granary, the watchtower, the guiding light — metaphors of transition for 2010>2011 Over 40 years of working as a designer, I’ve been thinking about... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Retail | Dec 3, 2010
There’s a point to referencing the concept of the one week old logo — one might be, “really, who cares?” There is a challenge in web culture that prevails — cynicism. If there’s a point of pot-shot taking, why not make it cynical... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Cool People, Places | Nov 15, 2010
Flag image: Wesleytb Number one in the world It’s interesting to examine the idea of Sweden being exceptional. Having worked there, I can tell you that it’s truly unique. The people. The brands, the efforts of their enterprises and the quality of their... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Cool People, Designers, Scent | Nov 3, 2010
What’s being said, the framing of design, in the containment of fragrance. Ancient containments | Museo Santa Maria Novella, Firenze (Girvin) Pierre Dinand, story and Girvin: collaborations, explorations and ideals: perfume bottled, scent packaged, story told.... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Brands, Concepts, Cool People, Human brands | Nov 1, 2010
Piano, noise, and translation: genius + the human brand > a sound making tool Linking up with friend Josh LaBelle, creative director, musical maestro at Seattle Theatre Group (I used to be a board member there), I had the chance to reconnect — after decades... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Scent, Storytelling | Jul 20, 2010
Smoke, scent, perfume — the etymology of the mist of fragrance; examining the legacy of aroma, the waft of fire, in the history of language. The inspiration of smoke, scent and magic One might offer that, as a designer, I’ve spent a lot of time examining... Read More
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Designers, Scent | Jul 16, 2010
Exploring the concept of memory, experience and the layering of the scented, working in Paris: the evocation of the perfumes of women and the metaphor of place and fragrance design. (Photo: Girvin) A friend of mine asked that I offer something — a quick essay... Read More
