Creative Space Requirements - Ryan Smith

Lots of Space

I need to be able to spread out when I work and have everything I'm doing surround me. Movement helps keep me focused, so if I can move around to different things I won't feel as confined as I would staying at tiny desk. 

Window Light

Natural light is super important for my process. It helps me keep me feeling calm and gives me something else to look at during breaks. 

Plants

Lots of plants would also help me feel calm. Taking care of my plants and watching them grow help keep positive energy in my space. Some plants also detoxify the air, making the space a healthy environment. 

Furniture 

Again, my space needs to be cozy, so couches and tables and the like will be much needed. 

Control of Isolation/Company 

I need my space to be primarily mine, which means it needs to be somewhere I can retreat to and turn off the world. I tend to work well alone, but outside input and collaboration is important to me too, so room for visitors will be needed. 

Control of music and other medias

I love the studios at snow, but the worst part is when people who have bad taste have control of the speakers, i.e. blasting Disney music during finals, ugh.. I consume a lot of media when I work, mostly music and podcasts, so I need to be able to throw on whatever I want without having to worry about other people in the room. 

Short Commute

I need to be able to be in my space whenever I want. I don't want to have to rearrange my entire schedule for a commute. Being able to walk or bike to my studio would be ideal. 

Everything I need in one place 

My space would need to be well stocked with ample storage for all my crap. I tend to work in a lot of different mediums and experiment plenty so my space would have to allow that. 

Location, location, location

I want to work somewhere I enjoy working in!! Somewhere quiet with pretty surroundings would work perfectly. 

Separate from sleeping space 

I'm not saying I can't have a studio in my home, but not in my bedroom. When I try to work where I sleep I end up not being able to do either. 

No Rules

My space is my space. I should be able to do whatever I want in there.