The redesign of this office in CBD, Gaborone; saw the creation of a more vibrant, bold and inviting work environment. The addition of new office workstations, brighter wallpaper and new colourful glass film all allowed for this corporate environment to have a livelier and elevated design.
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Verbal communication skills, as well as strong time management and leadership skills go a long way in ensuring smooth and efficient running of projects. Having your designer manage your projects; gives you peace of mind that your intended design materializes and comes to life within a stipulated timeframe and a set financial plan.
The following are more benefits of having a professional manage your project:
RhinoLite on walls & ceiling..
Wall tiling..
Floor tiling..
Finishes selection…
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We’ve had quite the busy end to 2016, and we’d resolved to be more proactive in the upkeep of our online presence… but alas; it’s the 1st day of March and we’re just now posting for the first time this year.. THE RESOLVE 🙂
Nonetheless; a cheery Zoetic HELLO to you..
We hope you’ve had a good beginning to 2017. We’d like to share some of the designs from various projects that’ve kept us on our toes these past few months:
Lounge Design
Family Lounge at a private residence in Phakalane Golf Estate, Botswana.
Kitchen DesignÂ
Kitchen for private residence in Tlokweng, Botswana.
Nursery DesignÂ
Proposed nursery design for private residence in Block 8, Gaborone.
With professional collaborations with architects and contractors alike, some of these projects are currently on site. We hope to update the progress and completions as they roll in.
We had the opportunity to attend this year’s Decorex Joburg and 100% Design which was hosted in Midrand, South Africa this past weekend. We are talking all things design; from furniture manufacturers and designers, lighting fixtures, new material compositions and the latest in design trends. We even took part in their business to business matchmaking programme; which was quite fruitful to say the very least.
Among the highlights of the show we had Plascon’s Colour Manager, Anne Roselt, introduce the Colour Forecast for 2017; with ‘In The Mood’ 06-E2-3 being #ColourOfTheYear! Colour stories for 2017 include Anonymous, which are your light, simple and calm tones; Terrain with the rich, earthy and warm tones; Prism with its youthful, bright and fun colours.. and also Pause, with the minimalist, warm and lived-in tones.
There was also an exhibition dedicated to 100% Colour, which was presented by Plascon. This was a depiction of the use of colour in design across the continent; revealing various textures, patterns and tones as influenced by the far reaches of the ever #vibrant African continent (seen in the snaps below):
We also managed to get a glimpse of the InStudio Talks presented by Kohler. Among the speakers was Robert Stevenson; the lead industrial designer for the Kohler London Design Studio. He elaborated a bit on Kohler’s Lifestyle Features, which he noted to be contemplative, that they promote proactive well-being and also redefine communities. Nadia van der Mescht; a creative business development specialist, also gave an insightful presentation on some useful tips for entrepreneurs in the creative industry. These included among others; setting personal and business boundaries, prioritizing one’s work accordingly, establishing a workable routine and also figuring out what really works for us as business people.
P.S. A huge designer #ThankYou to Nadia for the lovely, well-thought gift she gave us. Hoping to meet with her again soon and chat about our creative business 🙂 #nvdmlearn
A great insightful weekend all-round. Met new great people, made new business contacts and networked with formidable designers alike. We hope to participate in other events to come.
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Selecting finishes for your home for the first time or for that much anticipated renovation can be a daunting task. This phase in the design stage decides the patterns, textures, color palette and ambiance you’re gonna experience for many years to come until you decide to spruce things up again.
With #ZoeticSolutions by your side, you need NOT worry. We ease this design process and help you select the right finishes to suite your tastes.
Wall Paint ✔
Drapes ✔
Wallpaper ✔
Wall-to-wall Carpet ✔
Bright luxurious ambiance ✔
With added contrast from accent furniture and fixtures, this bedroom design should be well on it’s way to perfection!
This design proposal for a high-end tech store was to accommodate high traffic of customers while promoting the customers’ engagement and experience of the various tech sold. These presentation samples provide the client with various aspects of the design; the layout, material selection, lighting, circulation and design specifications in general.
As part of the commercial design of this salon, the client wished for a chic and soothing deign that would be appreciated by their esteemed clientèle and also be suited by a reasonable budget.
Following an elaborate layout plan configuration and 3D drawings to smoothen out the design process, we started working on building up the actual interiors. As depicted in the images to follow, we opted for a simplistic layout for easy circulation of people within the space and we also utilized a cool contrast of paint colours to create a chic ambiance that can be relatable to both sexes. The final material and furniture selection greatly enhanced the feel of the interiors.
Work In Progress
Attention to Detail
Final Design
This design was part of a home renovation for a private client in Mochudi; a vibrant village not far from Gaborone.
The dining space embodies a subtle symmetry created by the dining table in its alignment to the ceiling form and the entire space. The curtains have reinforced eyelet holes that run through a bold perspex pole; and their full length give an impression of a big lengthy window behind. The wallpaper finish, the exquisite accessories and the furniture all come together to create this uniquely luxurious interior.
More from this project to follow.. 🙂
Do not be afraid of colour; who said a bathroom has to be dull and gloomy?! Be bold and courageous! play around with paint, mosaic tiles and feature walls to create that perfect sanctuary to unwind and take long baths after those long, hectic days.. 🙂
As part of my design elements series, I would like to impart a bit of Zoetic Insight about form. Interior spaces comprise of various three dimensional objects that essentially contribute to the spaces’ overall functionality. Everything from the shape of artwork, the rectangular dining table set in contrast to spherical pendant lights and the abstract ceiling design; such components contribute to the overall form within a space.
Working with form
Form in interior spaces is essentially the relationship between three dimensional components within a given space. The spatial experiences of such forms are largely influenced by the viewer’s perception of the overall environment. For example; the aerial view of a round console table at the bottom of a wide spiral staircase provides a more stable, harmonious spatial experience with it’s organic shape as opposed to the view of the same space at the bottom of the staircase. The elevation view reveals rigid rectangular elements which contradict the previous experience of the staircase. Interior forms can be enhanced by the proportion of components present, the visual rhythm they create, the overall balance (or lack thereof) and even colour or light to create emphasis on a certain feature.
Simple vs. Complex
Simple interiors are characterized by minimal components with a design that is often unobstructed and serves the basic function of the space. Complex interiors on the other hand are visually busy, often with components that are unusually situated.
Simple form: Deneys Reitz Office Interiors by Collaboration
Complex form:Â S House by Yuusuke Karasawa Architects
Organic vs. Geometric
Organic forms are fluid by design and have a significant resemblance to forms found in nature. They are visually kinetic and characterized by minimal straight edges and angles. Geometric forms are quite the opposite; regular lines and shapes with angular features that are rigid and bold.
Organic form: Leonardo Corporate Headquaters by 3deluxe
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Geometric form: Red Bull Netherlands by Sid Lee Architects
Design is subjective! AÂ professional will know best regarding various forms that will result in the efficient use of the space. Some may opt for an artistic and visually engaging design while others may resort to basic minimal forms.
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