Land8 | Nick Mitchell | Activity https://land8.com/members/nickmitchell/activity/ Activity feed for Nick Mitchell. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 548ed7856dea58eca11f070d95d8fe28 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Bad font decisions, yes I'm talking to you Papyrus users! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/bad-font-decisions-yes-im-talking-to-you-papyrus-users/page/4/#post-162126 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:22:47 +0000 If you want the full font family for a specific font you need to buy a separate package. For example the office I work for uses Franklin Gothic. Franklin Gothic consists of 20 separate fonts; condensed, bold, demi, medium, book, etc… Your right, Adobe does include a large amount of fonts, but you need to buy the package for the whole family. Now…[Read more]

]]> 0 b5cbf884f09adcf7564a9d50977d160c Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Does client input really limit the vision? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/does-client-input-really-limit-the-vision/#post-162075 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:16:37 +0000 I like Pei and Halprin, but besides that well said. The client is your benefactor. Never loss your creativity but sometimes you can’t always get what you want, you can try sometimes and you might find you get what you need. 
 
I always have thought that if I can’t graphically convey my idea to the client in a way that can’t convince him, I am e…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8387c3dbc1d01c739d4426f90df9bef Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Bad font decisions, yes I'm talking to you Papyrus users! in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/bad-font-decisions-yes-im-talking-to-you-papyrus-users/page/6/#post-162162 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:57:48 +0000 I also dislike font that does not fit its context. And I have used Comic Sans on a project board before… My team was presenting to an elementary class and we thought it would be appropriate and fun. I usually use standard default fonts because they read the best and there is a reason why they are wildly used. All the large offices I have been to…[Read more]

]]> 0 564c5b3aa2f23cd79589210cde87bbbc Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/#post-165350 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:36:36 +0000 Ya I have seen this before and it always inspired me. He went to my school but graduated when I started. He has a new website: http://www.timhoneck.com/
 
 

]]> 0 71c2f2d652d94c1fdb5050c8acadf7e6 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/#post-165352 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:58:40 +0000 I just wondered why you picked this thread to talk about it. Seemed a little out of place if you will, that’s all. 
 
I do appreciate you pointing out that issue. Someone close to me (in a un-related industry) was turned down from numerous headhunting organizations because their age and experience.  

]]> 0 f124712f4a58daa1d000896f80bb1030 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/#post-165355 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:46:48 +0000 ^^ What?!

]]> 0 dbbafc7fd9a63c1bdc7ed170947dabbb Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Bringing Back hand Lettering in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/bringing-back-hand-lettering/page/2/#post-162431 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:57:58 +0000 Mike Lin’s book Drawing and Designing with Confidence does a great job. 
http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Designing-Confidence-Step-Step/dp/0471283908
 
I also like a video from Doug Patt’s Youtube series on lettering.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5p-L_m6BQ
 

]]> 0 f8d7d02ca6e72fa0f71f0f34b7fe16e1 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/3/#post-163322 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:27:15 +0000 Thanks Andrew! I wasn’t trying to come off ignorant, I was just confused.

]]> 0 ea15caf7b986995fd4eba4b6a140025e Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/3/#post-163324 Mon, 23 May 2011 03:06:13 +0000 http://www.tennessee.gov/commerce/boards/ae/documents/UseofTitleifRegisteredinOtherJurisdictions.pdf

Does this mean the title “landscape architect” in any form such as student and such is applicable by this law? I’m trying not to be against you here.

]]> 0 91a7991887a4b18125c51c8b435a3697 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/3/#post-163325 Mon, 23 May 2011 02:44:12 +0000 In all seriousness what’s the difference between LA and RLA?

]]> 0 501f30b303c6e07334c3f368e75f09f8 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Non-RLA's using the title Landscape Architect in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/non-rlas-using-the-title-landscape-architect/page/3/#post-163327 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:27:49 +0000 From my perspective, a student studying for 4 years, I have always felt that you get out of ASLA what you put in. I am by no means making a judgement on you. I feel ASLA needs more evolvement from it’s members.

Now Alan you founded your firm the year I was born so as an elder you have my respect in that sense with all your experience. I feel as…[Read more]

]]> 0 fed823dea154ac4e2a53777334965ab8 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Help! Making Sketchup more realistic in the forum GRAPHICS https://land8.com/forums/topic/help-making-sketchup-more-realistic/page/3/#post-163100 Thu, 05 May 2011 02:20:07 +0000 Turning the edges and linework in sketchup will do a lot. I agree you need to use photoshop for vegetation. If you have a detailed sketchup model of a building I highly recommend V-ray. I use it for all my perspectives and export just the building (sometimes paths and other hardscape basic shapes for perspective) as a png image and overlay all my…[Read more]

]]> 0 1309e7ec9f9f5ff492b90c7fd6818dd9 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic website feedback in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/website-feedback/page/3/#post-163283 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:24:50 +0000 I really like the layout! The “ideas” on the napkins is a nice touch, some may see this as a little gimmicky. On your resume page on the River Charette it reads par (indent) ticipants. I think you need to add a dash or just drop that word down to the next line. I really like your work on the intro page, awesome design and graphics! I know you want…[Read more]

]]> 0 38138e52cff6dc34702d340f81b35238 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Which 3D Design Software is Most Used? in the forum TECHNOLOGY http://land8.com/forums/topic/which-3d-design-software-is-most-used/#post-164840 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:28:06 +0000 Photoshop can do anything. You just have to know how to use layer and build a library of trees, backgrounds, entourage, etc… Sketchup is a great quick tool to create the massing and get the proper perspective before going into photoshop. Vray and Podium are excellent plug-ins to create the photo-realistic effects you see in Rhino. 3ds Max is a…[Read more]

]]> 0 691654eb5f61bb582fa14c21218dff74 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Which MLA school will be better? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/which-mla-school-will-be-better/#post-163705 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:31:27 +0000 I personally don’t agree with DI. I have seen schools that were never ranked jump in the top ten then back to not being ranked in two years. I don’t see how that’s possible. That being said, you should pick a grad school based on the faculty. What are you interested in and what are their credentials and specialties. Faculty are required to do…[Read more]

]]> 0 356ed47832d8f6c7963680defe63d883 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: Check This Out Too! LABash Conference Details: LABash_Confren […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17964/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:44:02 +0000 Check This Out Too!
LABash Conference Details: LABash_ConfrenceDetails.pdf

]]> 0 bd27b8b179782d64d9094195eac4441a Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: I know the material deadline is soon, but seeing them at […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17966/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:41:23 +0000 I know the material deadline is soon, but seeing them at LABash will probably help your chances so they can put a name with a face.

]]> 0 2a652ec143e3af3372f6254b1e30ed32 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: Some of the companies to be in attendance at our career fair […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17968/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:14:31 +0000 Some of the companies to be in attendance at our career fair include:
+ AECOM
+ EDSA
+ SASAKI
+ OLIN
+ Kimley-Horn Associates
+ H. Keith Wagner Partnership
+ Hitchcock Design Group
+ Scott Byron & Co.

 Some of our speakers include:
+ David Rubin – OLIN
+ Mark Dawson – SASAKI
+ Patrick Dougherty – Willow Sculptor (Stickwork)
+ Charles Waldheim -…[Read more]

]]> 0 eb3d4f417bc7ce49593a2fda684a25bf Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: Breaking News! the LABash early Registration ($150.00) has […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17969/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:42:57 +0000 Breaking News!
the LABash early Registration ($150.00) has been extended for 1 week!
Offer ends February 25, 2011

]]> 0 b5fc772d94328354dc2e2da74fee1512 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Porfolio Feedback... in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/porfolio-feedback/#post-165116 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:35:31 +0000 I would definitely downsize the file size, 82MB is huge. From personal experience I have received “return to sender” emails from a portfolio that was only 8MB. I am having trouble downloading this file and I’m on a high-speed connection. My advice would be to post it on a portfolio, photo album website like Behance Network…[Read more]

]]> 0 21b40bed781e61badb54f68e0d2ad942 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/#post-165360 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:41:43 +0000 I really like the perspective of the new railway station of the staircases, awesome lighting.

]]> 0 eba1927d2fb552aac91ed7e3d171a81b Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: There is just a general ticket. The early registration ends […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17973/ Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:06:38 +0000 There is just a general ticket. The early registration ends February 18th. After that date the rate will go up to $200.

]]> 0 e81e89b89d820fc65cdb2c102892626e Nick Mitchell replied to the topic desktop to cellphone website conversion in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/desktop-to-cellphone-website-conversion/#post-165152 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:20:58 +0000 works great on my BB curve

]]> 0 d0d00ac7c6756389464048d1cd1c212c Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/#post-165362 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:47:20 +0000 Thanks for the positives comments, I really took what you said in stride. I added a “process” tab that goes into detail of one of my projects. I would be glad to hear what you think. Thanks for the good advice.
http://nickmitchell.carbonmade.com/

]]> 0 0db755ec112b515e106ac2e0c71061a3 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/2/#post-165366 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:56:36 +0000 I really like the depth of info you have on each of your projects. I can tell you have read “digital drawing for landscape architecture”. It seems like your bottom title under ‘3d image’ is not linked or not working and I would add 2011 to your copyright on your contacts page. I really like its simplicity. Also its nice that you didnt use Flash…[Read more]

]]> 0 65323423b96650b5e1df1c6e740c0ba0 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/2/#post-165369 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:21:41 +0000 thats a great idea, I have never thought of sub-domains. And your right about how expensive it is to send them, if I do 2 day shipping with a bound portfolio with attached cover letter and resume it runs about $65!

]]> 0 80316d4238abc8da5034044920bc1f53 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/3/#post-165380 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:30:42 +0000 I agree, I think you really need to step back and look at what you are targeting and evaluate the situation.

]]> 0 dc91c0dce9c1c797a156086414e89b15 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/3/#post-165381 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:13:47 +0000 “Just be aware that there may be unintended consequences that make you stand out in a bad way.” I think that sums up website portfolios best. I can help you, but also kill you (metaphorically of course..) I never thought of the extra steps that might be involved.

]]> 0 083d7898024afe4583361d1020344cf7 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Portfolio Websites? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/portfolio-websites/page/3/#post-165382 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:07:27 +0000 Thats the first I have ever heard of it not loading correctly. Thanks for the advice. Why dont you shorten you process by flattening your image in photoshop, then create a specific adobe pdf profile in photoshop you can use over and over again when you export. I have tested it on several different internet browsers. The creators of the hosting…[Read more]

]]> 0 588bbdbff447a0f2e9483263b65f83eb Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: funny you should mention that, we just sent out posters to […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17976/ Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:27:26 +0000 funny you should mention that, we just sent out posters to about 70 schools today, Ball State included. You should be getting three 11×17 posters, an invitation letter, and current schedule. I will be posting the LABash poster on our website as a PDF in the near future.

]]> 0 75be7e0896e2eb33d3ea9aa43cabb3ad Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: I called. When you book online, there is a 'comment box' you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17978/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:10:13 +0000 I called. When you book online, there is a ‘comment box’ you need to put “labash conference” in there so they know to give the room out. If you call you just have to mention Labash so they can book the room.

]]> 0 6135cc13e78c0174689aa6e2d7f3a534 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: The group code should be labash. i will give them a call and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17980/ Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:29:07 +0000 The group code should be labash. i will give them a call and get the exact details to make sure.
 

]]> 0 c29f3e9ec92ffe098b50bc4119805779 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic What is your forecast for the Landscape Architecture job market 2011 and beyond? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/what-is-your-forecast-for-the-landscape-architecture-job-market-2011-and-beyond/page/3/#post-166241 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:36:48 +0000 I’m an avid Fortune magazine reader, and from what I’ve read I believe the major corporations (like GE) have already seen a turn around. These companies are of course heavily supported by the government and can handle the stress of downward economy. As far as the Landscape Architecture industry is concerned it would depend on the market your in.…[Read more]

]]> 0 a17d98c4d7bde0e7083c59a36566d766 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic AutoCAD for Mac in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/autocad-for-mac/page/2/#post-166331 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:32:11 +0000 in my studio a lot of students praised Autocad for mac, which was short lived… I have seen nothing but problems with bigger projects among fellow students. Autocad was built for a windows based system, expect a couple more years of development from autodesk before thinking of transferring in my opinion.

]]> 0 2d961f90ea575fc1b83f0e2696937801 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: When you go to the 'checkout page' there are tow options: […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17985/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:46:42 +0000 When you go to the ‘checkout page’ there are tow options: returning visitors and Purdue accounts. Under the ‘Returning visitors login’ there is some text saying “first time here?” and ‘create an account’. Click that and that should take you were you need to be! Feel free to post any more questions and I will get back to you as soon as I can!

]]> 0 c14f06efbb5cf574532732a36b67ccc6 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: Registration Now Open! Early Registration: $150 www.purduelabash.com https://land8.com/activity/p/17987/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:45:00 +0000 Registration Now Open!
Early Registration: $150
http://www.purduelabash.com

]]> 0 c94d7ed638c3016e2619a4dd6886e61e Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Development of thesis topic....needing input on "New Urbanism" in the forum RESEARCH https://land8.com/forums/topic/development-of-thesis-topic-needing-input-on-new-urbanism/#post-166934 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:36:50 +0000 I did some research on the subject a while ago, here is one of my sources
http://www.seasidefl.com/newsStory.asp?releaseId=1047
I modeled my argument around Seaside Florida

]]> 0 75e7009076ee7b93807f91cf61485372 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: The Website has been launched! Updates will be posted regularly. https://land8.com/activity/p/17989/ Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:05:28 +0000 The Website has been launched! Updates will be posted regularly.

]]> 0 4b4a0121257b4280791c921e5b2d7268 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: Purdue has its own hotel on campus, i just checked the rate […] https://land8.com/activity/p/17990/ Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:18:53 +0000 Purdue has its own hotel on campus, i just checked the rate is 126 a night – total for 4 ppl in a room, i will spread the word around studio to see if anybody is interested.

]]> 0 83e10d9b29c4ece342eb4d8b1fb24148 Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: MARCH 25 - 26 Our website will be up shortly. https://land8.com/activity/p/17992/ Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:59:00 +0000 MARCH 25 – 26
Our website will be up shortly.

]]> 0 2f871f0a039b4643b913c488ce572a2d Nick Mitchell posted an update in the group LABASH 2011: We will be having information available soon! https://land8.com/activity/p/17994/ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:56:30 +0000 We will be having information available soon!

]]> 0 f45574f98a7a8082428bd085bb24e782 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Artificial or Real turf for public spaces? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/artificial-or-real-turf-for-public-spaces/#post-168645 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:14:45 +0000 lol, this is a great con.

]]> 0 b52a51b1bb34363e9357c7b15b2b78a7 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Artificial or Real turf for public spaces? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/artificial-or-real-turf-for-public-spaces/page/2/#post-168660 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:27:23 +0000 its funny you mentioned that because I read about that in LAM a couple years ago and that is was one of the main reasons I decided to go with the artificial turf. I have not had the opportunity to visit it but from what I have read it seems like an excellent solution for the space.

]]> 0 f7cc8ae58ef07d28811a9bf9864b72e1 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Artificial or Real turf for public spaces? in the forum DETAILS & MATERIALS https://land8.com/forums/topic/artificial-or-real-turf-for-public-spaces/page/2/#post-168665 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:31:06 +0000 I definitely agree. My professor and I debated on the pros and cons, and I had my reason and he had his. The program for this project asked for a cost effective and durable space, which lead me to the artificial turf. I wanted more of an oasis feel from the city as you described. The project I am referring to is the Daley Plaza in Chicago, you can…[Read more]

]]> 0 13b114960727ec08a356f8dd7cbbdcc7 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Illustrator vs. Photoshop for Rendering Plans in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/illustrator-vs-photoshop-for-rendering-plans/page/2/#post-171383 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:39:39 +0000 I believe Frank as made an excellent point about the “sole” of a drawing, The difference to me between photoshop and illustrator is all about efficiency, what program can i do what in the fastest. As a college student to be this is critical. I think standards are great for producing consistant rendered plans. However, i strongly believe you need…[Read more]

]]> 0 723f3c988a35c8526c260f46c354d173 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic How to assemble a pdf portfolio for e-mail submissions in the forum TECHNOLOGY https://land8.com/forums/topic/how-to-assemble-a-pdf-portfolio-for-e-mail-submissions/#post-169974 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:21:26 +0000 I had the same issue to. In acrobat I re-saved it as a previous version, with every previous version you save it as the file size goes down while preserving the quality.

]]> 0 33996027bd7202b70592f890c8f7088f Nick Mitchell replied to the topic Which software to use? in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/which-software-to-use/#post-170398 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:53:05 +0000 briscad has a very small footprint on your computer compared to autocad. i have looked into it and it looks very promising

]]> 0 3d392a5ecb47f57f250cd6564c86e616 Nick Mitchell replied to the topic LArch Study Abroad in UK in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/larch-study-abroad-in-uk/#post-172796 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:14:20 +0000 I am going there for 4 weeks to study the landscape for a class, but if you plan on going there to study at a school, look into Leeds Metropolitan University, its a good LA school in the UK i know a couple of people planning on going there, and who have went. http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/as/ald/index.htm

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