Design Directions
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Lead by Mark Pampling, Master Florist, World Champion
In Advanced Directions we explore five different ways of directing proportions, using the unique constraints of each design exercise as an opportunity to explore the principles of floral design.
The idea is to become better not just at designing specific styles, but to improve our skills overall through a focus on design principles.
Why Design Directions?
In the Design Schema developed by Gregor Lersch, there are various options when considering how proportions can be directed in a design.
So, in each design task we'll be exploring these different ways of directing proportions.
For three of the tasks in Design Directions we work with proportions upwardly.
Every design we create has to treat all of the elements effectively. However, each different way of directing proportions presents unique challenges to how we apply the design principles in order to achieve a harmonious result.
Most of the tasks in Design Directions are either arrangements or freestanding designs that don’t need to be particularly large.
We won’t be asking you to create the world’s most impressive or complex designs - just to work to your own skill level and create designs that you feel comfortable making.
Throughout my career, I have found that I have become better when I’m able to analyse my own work and become practised at finding my own mistakes.
I’m able to improve my skills overall when I look at my designs and assess them through the principles of design and find the flaws, and then find some solutions. It's a journey that never ends, and keeps on giving.
Broad, yet focused, directions are set for each practical task, encouraging you to investigate various design aspects.
Guidelines for each task challenge you to put a spotlight on certain design principles, while allowing you ample freedom for personal style and different levels of skill and experience.
Working within the same parameters of each exercise helps to create opportunities for shared learning experiences along the way. Participants' questions and challenges faced in each task give us the opportunity to share our learnings and grow our skills together.
Most importantly, our end goal in Design Directions is for each designer to finish feeling that they've grown in skills and confidence, with a deeper understanding of the design principles and new experience in applying them across a range of design styles.
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Mark Pampling has been designing, competing, teaching and judging for thirty years now and is as well known for his clear, linear design style as for his patient and inclusive way of sharing his knowledge.
- 2019 Beijing World Flower Art Contest – Champion
- 2015 Interflora World Cup, Berlin – Judge
- 2014 Fusion Flowers International Designer of the Year – 1st Place
- 9th China International Orchid Show (Sanya) – Best Creative Award
- 2014 International Flower Contest Japan – Best in Show, Gold Award and Design Innovation Award
- Asia Cup 2014 (Japan) – 1st Place – Surprise Table Display
- 2013 Fusion Flowers International Designer of the Year – 2 Silver Awards & 1 Bronze Award
- 2012 Fusion Flowers International Designer of the Year – 4th Place
- 2012 Interflora Australia Cup – Winner
- 2011 Interflora Australia Cup – Winner
- Australian Competitor 10th Interflora World Cup 2004 – 3rd Place
You can learn more about Mark here.
