Shameless Self Promotion

                                                    Here at Hi Octane Design we just redesigned our web site if you get a chance take a peak here. Hi Octane Design is a boutique graphic design firm located in Oceanside, North... Read More »

Great example of wall graphics...

These two examples from Interior Design really convey how well Interior or Exterior Wall Graphics can really transform a space. Here are a couple others that I really like as well. Read More »

Deer and Old Signs

I am a sucker for Deer and old signs and I have both in my dining room so I had to blog this fun image.                           This is from a new interior design show that is going to be on HGTV called Home by Novogratz. Read More »

Fabulous Chalk Art

So I was over on my daily blog read of Cafe Cartolina and what do I see, but some of the chalkboard art that I have seen online line lately that I was ohhinng and aweeeing over.  I saw an html email come thru recently for Terrain that I am pretty sure is this same designer.  This work is... Read More »

Architectural graphics for the home

If you know me, you know I live and breath signage. I even design it in my sleep. It is something that I am truly drawn to and enjoy. Being of a lover of signage, I also can’t get enough of great architectural graphics and I love when the are integrated in residential homes and and not just retail... Read More »

W Hotel Atlanta – Spectacular...

The new W Hotel in Atlanta has an amazing look. The space is designed by Toronto based Burdifilek. They use amazing materials such as solid walnut walls and bent wood screens. The space has a feel of an underwater experience. And has a 22 ft water feature with ambient trickling of water. The overhead mobiles have kinetic movement. I... Read More »

Hot Rod Garage Studio Spaces

I am studying cool studios and garage spaces. And I love the photography of Dirk Behlau. This Hot rod garage he photographed is amazing. Want to see the entire set. Click here. Read More »

Repurposed metal and signage converted...

Today, I was in La Quinta, CA at the La Quinta Arts Festival and I saw the art of Kari Von Wening and Jan Bush. I love how they repurpose scrap metal and signage into fabulous art. Check out their work here.http://karivonwening.com/index.html Read More »