I think a lot of times people design restaurants with flash in mind. I think you should design restaurants with function in mind. Make sure it's functional and works with what you're trying to accomplish. Design can come later.
I can't grill vegetables shellfish or steaks without tongs. Don't bother...
Design must seduce shape and perhaps more importantly evoke an emotional...
Every time there's a revolution it comes from somebody reading a book about revolution. David Walker wrote a book and Nat Turner did his thing.
