Activity – Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Is it just me… or do we need to rethink our illustrative quality of figures in the landscape? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 4 months ago

i agree that we need to put more time into figures and maybe some more style but we also mostly designers and they are not meant to be illustrative…Also Jim Leggitt uses alot of traced figures for more illustrations…but it just depends on who is drawing them…It depends on media, expression, style, and so many other things…maybe you could…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Bad font decisions, yes I'm talking to you Papyrus users! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 5 months ago

I love your take on fonts! I too am a firm believer in using the right font type style to accentuate and enhance your brand. I think your font choice says alot about what your company represents. Although it is very subtle, and obviously, most people don’t get it, it makes a huge difference in perception and giving you the added wow factor t…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group WORK 13 years, 5 months ago

Whats everyone working on these days that they would like to share with the group?
We would love to hear and see what great things you are creating…
Come on in and please share with everyone…
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 10 months ago

This is my take as now being on the owner side of this profession…

Most owners know who is a good fit for them within the first few seconds of seeing a portfolio, or meeting someone face to face by their personality, portfolio, etc…

To me it makes no difference whether i see hard copies or an online “website”…I think it would be ideal t…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics Teacher Workshops 13 years, 11 months ago

Just a quick note for all of you who were ever considering taking a Color Mastery or Perspective Sketching Class from Richard Scott….He has just informed me that this year will be his last year that he will EVER BE TEACHING these classes! So if you were ever thinking of taking one…Please go to http://www.graphicsteacher.com and sign up today! I can…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic AutoCAD construction drawings in portfolio? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 11 months ago

Why don’t you upload what you have and how you would present it so we can comment on it…That would help me see how you envision what you have and want to present…

I can then make more of realistic commentary and/or critique…

Look forward to seeing your work and how you would present it!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group WORK 13 years, 11 months ago

What projects do you want to work on? What steps are you taking to find that type of work and work on it???
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group WORK 13 years, 11 months ago

Who has a great strategy for finding work and getting it once you have found it???
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic To Trace or Ray Trace-Are we helped or handcuffed by technology? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 11 months ago

I agree with this whole heartedly! I think with a pen or pencil in my hand! Computers are such a great help to us in our communication of ideas…but it all starts for me with a piece of paper and a pen or pencil…
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Are you working or not ? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 14 years, 8 months ago

YES I AM! CHECK OUT MY COMPANIES MOST RECENT CREATION ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE…

go to: http://www.landformdesigngroup.com and click on the facebook icon at the bottom of the page…

Please let me know what you think of our Home and Garden Show Booth Design…

Good luck to all of those who are not currently employed! It sure is hard out there these days…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

Per your request Ray, I am submitting this for anyone that needs help or hope to pass this monster we call LARE….

As far as what advice to give you….where do i start….I know everyone has different study habits and ways of learning and understanding information….For me, the biggest help was having real life experience and mentors(Jerry…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group L.A.R.E. – ANYTHING GOES 14 years, 9 months ago

I am happy to say two words to y’all…..I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the BEST MOST AMAZING feeling in the world…..To all those who are still struggling through the testing process….stick with it!!! I took the grading portion 10 times….I repeat 10 times…..DON’T QUIT!!!!! It is worth it I promise!!!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Design Implementation 15 years, 7 months ago

For a Landscape Architect to truy be successful as a designer, he has to be able to communicate on the level of the contractor. Not to say that he designs to the level of the contractor, (which we all know contractors are alot like water, they always take the path of least resistance…) I say that coming from alot of years of being a contractor…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 8 months ago

it is so interesting all the different styles we all have and yet they can all look so darn good….:-)
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 8 months ago

very nice work guys…..here are a couple sketches for you to look at….
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 15 years, 9 months ago

I have an idea for all of you graphics enthusiasts…..maybe we should all render the same graphic using our techniques and compare and contrast all of our different styles and influences…..Does anyone have any thoughts on this idea? I am open to any suggestions as well!
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic 2d/ 3d in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 9 months ago

Hi Jeffrey!

I think that it all depends on what you think is best for your business! I personally would never cater the programs I use around another business! I give you that advice from personal bad experience! What if that company goes out of business? What if they stop using you for some reason? Then what?

My advice to you would be to do…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Resources to find Federal, State, and Local Government Jobs? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 15 years, 10 months ago

I think I am being misunderstood when I say government jobs…..I meant to ask where I can go for my company to find RFP type work? Or any other type work for my firm to propose on…..
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic MARKETING REPS in the forum PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 15 years, 11 months ago

We are a firm of 4…..we have just recently felt the need to expand and diversify our client base with some direct marketing efforts and are looking for a way to market to architects, developers, etc that can bring us high end residential clientele, resorts, and related work like that….we also act as owners reps once a client wants to get their…[Read more]
Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect replied to the topic Anyone designed and sold site furnishings? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS 15 years, 11 months ago

Hi Brian!

Thats funny you mention this topic….I have been looking for the same kind of thing….We have been talking about designing and selling furniture……It would be cool to be able to do some custom design furniture that would compliment your clients newly installed landscape and interior…..

If you figure something out…..please let…[Read more]
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