– The studio is to be respected and treated carefully at all times. It is not a place to hang out or relax. It’s a place to be spoken to and speak out of.
– No food inside the studio (unless given permission)
– Only wear the recommended and/or required uniform or colors when working in the studio
– Never leave a surface unclean in the studio. Cleanliness and organization are necessary to get the creative juices flowing.
– All books on the shelf should be perfectly flush at the spine with a 1-inch gap between the edge of the shelf and the book.
– Only one smell at a time. Don’t light different candles or bring various scents into the same room.
– Windows should remain uncovered and unobstructed at all times unless a project insists on it being dark.
– Things are where they are for a reason. If something looks out of place – it’s not.
– Music in the studio should only be turned on if everyone is in agreement that it’s needed. Silence is where the best thoughts boil up to the surface and speak clearly.
– If you’re uncomfortable with silence in the studio practice being silent at home before arriving at the studio as there will be no background music or television to fill empty space.
– Do not unplug the iPhone chargers! Each outlet is marked with a sharpie that matches the marking on the inside of the Apple charging brick. Keep the corresponding bricks to their respective outlets at all times!
– Learn from Judd. Learn from Sachs. Knoll at all times.
– Spend at least 5 minutes a day when working in the studio looking at the sky space/skylight and be thankful - do not continue your work until you have a deeper understanding of how thankful you are
– Coffee is allowed in the studio
– Do not mention Jeff Koons in the studio unless it’s within the context of satire
– If you’re going to be late to the studio for work - give a reason and rough estimate of when you’ll make it to the studio. No reason is too small. Just be honest.
– “Total focus on this project”
– Understand what we’re working on and get it. If you don’t get it - ask what you’re missing
– Let space do the work
– Thank God for the light that shines on the studio
– If we’re close to finishing a project and it’s necessary - be willing and able to work late and cancel plans to see the project to completion
– Write backstory when the project calls for it. Viewers will never see it - but they will feel it
– Make sure all tables and furniture are symmetrical in placement and straightened at all times. Step back and look at the leading lines to ensure that nothing is out of place
– Be honest
– Always have the photo area ready for a shoot. Even if the shoot is just one picture of a finished piece
– There are times when some or all of the rules will be broken. If you find yourself in an instance where rules are being broken. Don’t correct or question – just break the rules.