What’s in a name? According to the Dictionary of American Family Names, environmental design is in my name:
RUSTAD
Norwegian: from Old Norse Ruðstaðr, a compound of ruð ‘clearing’ + staðr ‘place’.
My ancestors were known for clearing away the clutter, making room for space to live, work, think through problems and come up with solutions. Artists call it white space--that area on the canvas where the eye is allowed to take a break. It provides a pleasant contrast to the colors and forms that make up the rest of the artwork, and is equally important.
The mission of Clearing Place is to accentuate the good, call out the bad, and admonish the ugly. I’ll be taking a look at the design around me and sharing my thoughts.
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