For our final project in Color Theory each student was assigned two Simpson staff members who work together and share a common space. To complete the exercise students interviewed each of their clients, put together a color palette of about five colors that might represent the tastes of both clients, design or redesign a commonly shared space that employs the color palette, and design and paint a mock up of a painting that can hang in the newly designed space.

Two of the pairs are a married couples who both work at Simpson: Ken and Rita Birkenholtz and Gary and Jeanne Dooley and the space created for each of the couples is an invented residential space.

In the interview process, some of the questions asked included: What are your favorite foods?; What are some of your hobbies?; What kind of music do you prefer?; Where would you like to go for vacation if you could go anywhere in the world?; Is there a style of furniture or decorating style that you prefer?; What is your favorite color?

Kate Juhl
Ken is Vice President of Finance, his wife, Rita is a staff member in the Advancement Office. Kate Juhl has created and decorated a residential space for them.

Ken prefers red and would like to travel to Scotland. Rita prefers blue, would like to travel to Florida and likes rooms designed in a country style. They both enjoy golf and old time music.

Allison Singleton
Chris Frerichs and Peg Pearson work in the Security Office. Allison Singleton has redesigned the office space that they share.

Chris prefers turquoise and simple, modern design. Peg’s favorite color is blue and likes country style decoration.

Rachel LeValley
Alison Swanson and Beth Peck work in the Admissions Office. Rachel LeValley has redesigned a small lounge area located in Admissions.

Alison enjoys the color “plum.” Beth prefers burgundy red. Both clients prefer modern and traditional styles, and Mexican style environments.

Beriet Bichel
Gary Dooley works in the Physical Plant Department, his wife Jeanne Dooley works in the mailroom. Beriet Bichel has created and decorated a residential space for them.

Gary goes in for light blues and modern design. Jeanne prefers dark green and the Victorian style. They both enjoy Rock and Roll.

Holly Baumgartel
Kathy Witzenburg is a faculty secretary in the Wallace Building and Lora Friedrich is a faculty member who works with Kathy in the same building.

Holly Baumgartel has redesigned Kathy’s office space in an attempt to appease the two clients.

Kathy, who lives in a modified barn, prefers yellow and modern design. Lora, whose favorite color is burgundy, is interested in the culture, religion and styles found in Thailand.

Krystal Berger
Jan Everhart and Jim Hayes are both staff members of the Lilly Initiative, located in The Maple House. Krystal Berger redesigned a meeting room located in The Maple House.

Jan likes the color purple and enjoys the paintings of Georgia O’Keefe. Jim prefers blue and rather simple styles. Both enjoy classical music and reading.