Hi, I’m Lauren Davenport.
Design of all kind excites me.
The concept behind the name “Blue Twine” comes from the versatility of baler twine. Both a nod to my roots, and my personality as a designer.
Although I didn’t grow up on a farm, I grew up around them in the Hudson Valley, NY. I rode horses from a young age, and my first “job” was on a farm fifteen minutes from my parent’s house. Both my parents came from farming families with extended family still maintaining those farms today.
At 19 years old I moved down south where I attended the Savannah College of Art and Design for two years. I then transferred to Marywood University in Pennsylvania where I completed my degree in Interior Architecture. My professional journey has consisted of working for a lighting company, engineering firm, interior design business, and various personal endeavors.
I’ve had a lot of odd jobs in between, or on the side including working for a salon, a couple gyms, and my dad’s propane company. Living and working in a variety of places, combined with my personal and educational background, has given me the golden ticket to versatility.
My design personality is problem solving oriented. Like baler twine, my design process can be neat and pretty like a braided horse bridal, or a “let’s get it done by whatever means”, quick tie around the gate. Either way, I am capable of doing whatever is needed to get the job done.
My Approach
Design school teaches you that there are four parts to the design process. Predesign, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation. Personally, I tend to simplify it to just two: concept and realty. Everyone has ideas in their head, it’s just a matter of which ones come to fruition.
Dream it
Design at the concept stage is messy, and I embrace that. Even with a clear vision there is often a lot to be refined in order to make that vision tangibly come to life. I love to help people indulge and get the most out of this part of the process.
figure it out
Designing anything is not like a recipe, although it can feel like it. It can feel like you’ve got all the right “ingredients” and a set plan, but there are bound to be setbacks. It takes a seasoned personality to handle the fruition stage but I’m always up for the challenge.