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 100% problem solving. 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 being whatever is needed and I 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.