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Journal

Notes on commissioning art for real spaces.

Short, practical pieces for designers, architects, and the teams who commission art alongside them — on process, scale, materials, and what tends to go wrong.

For Designers & Architects

Visualize Before You Commission: Why Art Mockups Save Commercial Projects

Why seeing art in place before it’s made — not after — protects budget, timelines, and client sign-off.

For Designers & Architects

Commercial Art Commissioning 101: What Designers Need to Know

How commissioning art for a commercial project differs from buying it for a home — and where projects usually go wrong.

Hospitality

How to Choose Art for a Hotel Lobby: A Designer’s Guide

What makes lobby art different from any other kind — scale, sightlines, durability, and brand story.