Charles W. Jacobs Jr. grew up with art, in a household of artists. Throughout the first 10 years of his life he lived in an art gallery. His parents owned and curated Galerie Triangle which doubled as his home. He feels the art in everything, the creativity. As a toddler, riding down the street with his father, Charles was struck by the vision of a building. He asked, “How did it get there?” The magical alchemic word “architect” was introduced to him and with it, a new world, a new vision, a passion. In Washington, D.C.’s school system he graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar’s esteemed Pre-Engineering program ranked top ten in his class, and won scholarships to attend Catholic University. He earned a degree from their advanced placement Master of Architectural Studies, Emergent Technology and Media program.
Early in an architect’s education, it is naturally of paramount importance to learn the basics: to grasp the concepts of form and function, hand draw and interpret perspectives, axonometric, plans, sections, and physical model building. After his first architectural computer studio class, Charles vastly advanced his learning and experimentation with a multitude of software. He instinctively knew highly advanced 3D and 2D graphical computer skills would assist him to take on a multitude of design jobs. Perseverance, conviction in pioneering, and countless hours of study and practice paid off. While working with numerous firms his computer skills placed him in the invaluable position of working on all phases of design. Everything related to design crossed his desk. He created building concepts, helped sell those concepts through multidimensional
digital presentations, and progressed them into working buildings, while maintaining their aesthetic, spatial, and structural integrity.
Charles works with all facets of design hoping to contribute to our living environment. With each passing project he nurtures, hones, and explores the skills, the art and the vision of architecture, technology, material, design, and the natural environment. With each passing project Charles continues to strengthen his design lithe, the ability to design with effortless grace.
Charles W. Jacobs Jr. grew up with art, in a household of artists. Throughout the first 10 years of his life he lived in an art gallery. His parents owned and curated Galerie Triangle which doubled as his home. He feels the art in everything, the creativity. As a toddler, riding down the street with his father, Charles was struck by the vision of a building. He asked, “How did it get there?” The magical alchemic word “architect” was introduced to him and with it, a new world, a new vision, a passion. In Washington, D.C.’s school system he graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar’s esteemed Pre-Engineering program ranked top ten in his class, and won scholarships to attend Catholic University. He earned a degree from their advanced placement Master of Architectural Studies, Emergent Technology and Media program.
Early in an architect’s education, it is naturally of paramount importance to learn the basics: to grasp the concepts of form and function, hand draw and interpret perspectives, axonometric, plans, sections, and physical model building. After his first architectural computer studio class, Charles vastly advanced his learning and experimentation with a multitude of software. He instinctively knew highly advanced 3D and 2D graphical computer skills would assist him to take on a multitude of design jobs. Perseverance, conviction in pioneering, and countless hours of study and practice paid off. While working with numerous firms his computer skills placed him in the invaluable position of working on all phases of design. Everything related to design crossed his desk. He created building concepts, helped sell those concepts through multidimensional digital presentations, and progressed them into working buildings, while maintaining their aesthetic, spatial, and structural integrity.
Charles works with all facets of design hoping to contribute to our living environment. With each passing project he nurtures, hones, and explores the skills, the art and the vision of architecture, technology, material, design, and the natural environment. With each passing project Charles continues to strengthen his design lithe, the ability to design with effortless grace.
Grace. We are our environments. Inside our hearts, through our minds, we construct the virtual and physical worlds as we interactively move through it. At Design Lithe, we see every project – large or small – as an opportunity to nurture, hone and explore the philosophies of design by developing new conventions to ease this movement. Functionality is our inspiration, history our guide as we innovate to elevate our way of life.
a state of mind. a theme. designed beauty. a dream. a portfolio. metaphorical. an entity. physical. virtual. a way of life.
PhilosophyGrace. We are our environments. Inside our hearts, through our minds, we construct the virtual and physical worlds as we interactively move through it. At Design Lithe, we see every project – large or small – as an opportunity to nurture, hone and explore the philosophies of design by developing new conventions to ease this movement. Functionality is our inspiration, history our guide as we innovate to elevate our way of life.
What is Design Lithe?a state of mind. a theme. designed beauty. a dream. a portfolio. metaphorical. an entity. physical. virtual. a way of life.
We can realize an idea from the initial design concepts with their corresponding research and presentations through the building’s construction. Issues are monitored in progress.
Sometimes fresh eyes are needed to illuminate concerns, discover solutions or streamline the process. Design Lithe captures the spirit of a project and collaborates with our clients to inspire novel ideas and invigorate old ones.
Design Lithe’s marketing strategies magnify your brilliance. We offer multimedia marketing services such as presentation packages, website design and graphics based media e.g. 3D visualization.
Architectural Design, Urban Planning, Space Planning, Interior Design, Presentation Design, Graphic Design, 3D Visualization, Camera Matching, Consulting
We can realize an idea from the initial design concepts with their corresponding research and presentations through the building’s construction. Issues are monitored in progress.
Sometimes fresh eyes are needed to illuminate concerns, discover solutions or streamline the process. Design Lithe captures the spirit of a project and collaborates with our clients to inspire novel ideas and invigorate old ones.
Design Lithe’s marketing strategies magnify your brilliance. We offer multimedia marketing services such as presentation packages, website design and graphics based media e.g. 3D visualization.
Architectural Design, Urban Planning, Space Planning, Interior Design, Presentation Design, Graphic Design, 3D Visualization, Camera Matching, Consulting
Many of the same principals that apply to architecture can be applied to the design process of products. Products are usually very efficient endeavors because little or no material is wasted. The purpose of the product drives its design process and ultimately its success.
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Ideas need to become drawings, and then working prototypes. Through concept sketching, 3D renderings, 3D CAD creation, and product animations, every aspect of the product will be explained. An explanation of the product and/or idea will be formulated.
Strategy, Aesthetics, Material Study, 3D Visualization, Branding, Presentation Design, Consulting
Many of the same principals that apply to architecture can be applied to the design process of products. Products are usually very efficient endeavors because little or no material is wasted. The purpose of the product drives its design process and ultimately its success.
Flexibility. Consult
Ideas need to become drawings, and then working prototypes. Through concept sketching, 3D renderings, 3D CAD creation, and product animations, every aspect of the product will be explained. An explanation of the product and/or idea will be formulated.
Strategy, Aesthetics, Material Study, 3D Visualization, Branding, Presentation Design, Consulting
Graphic design is emotion design. Daily we are bombarded with these emotions which unintrusively guide our product choices. Graphics must project, excite, invoke memories or risk being dismissed. Whether they are 2D, 3D, virtual or physical, manipulation, control, and understanding of great graphics is control and understanding of emotion which can spontaneously translate to clientele. Thus, a newly iconic graphic is born for an iconic company.
Flexibility. ConsultGraphic Strategy, Presentation Design, Brochure Design, Web Graphics, Identity Design, Logo Design, Stationary Design, Business Card Design, User Interface Design, Branding, Consulting
Purpose. DesignGraphic design is emotion design. Daily we are bombarded with these emotions which unintrusively guide our product choices. Graphics must project, excite, invoke memories or risk being dismissed. Whether they are 2D, 3D, virtual or physical, manipulation, control, and understanding of great graphics is control and understanding of emotion which can spontaneously translate to clientele. Thus, a newly iconic graphic is born for an iconic company.
Flexibility. ConsultGraphic Strategy, Presentation Design, Brochure Design, Web Graphics, Identity Design, Logo Design, Stationary Design, Business Card Design, User Interface Design, Branding, Consulting
Web identity has become as important if not more important then a physical identity. Corporate identity, graphics, layout, marketing, usability, interactivity, coding languages, technologies, content size and type are all integral elements that must come together to make a great website. With the advent of CMS, blogs, and the numerous template sites there are many avenues to self build and maintain a website. Also, many companies are well versed in web software and technology, but not well versed in
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design. Consequently, many websites have similar themes, a mediocre presence, and/or no unique identity. When visiting a website, the user/viewer should be left with the thought of a unique experience. Again, emotion is the key to creating a great web identity.
Web Branding, Web Graphics, Interactivity, Experience Design, Consulting
Web identity has become as important if not more important then a physical identity. Corporate identity, graphics, layout, marketing, usability, interactivity, coding languages, technologies, content size and type are all integral elements that must come together to make a great website. With the advent of CMS, blogs, and the numerous template sites there are many avenues to self build and maintain a website. Also, many companies are well versed in web software and technology, but not well versed in
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design. Consequently, many websites have similar themes, a mediocre presence, and/or no unique identity. When visiting a website, the user/viewer should be left with the thought of a unique experience. Again, emotion is the key to creating a great web identity.
Web Branding, Web Graphics, Interactivity, Experience Design, Consulting
Designers, inventors, property owners, and developers often need to see something tangible before they invest time and money. An image of the final product can also be used to market a product before it is physically conceived. Designers and inventors need 3D visualization to efficiently progress the intensely iterative design process. 3D Visualizations will give invaluable knowledge to make quick decisive decisions.
Flexibility. ConsultEntourage placement, Image Editing, Photo Real 3D Renderings, 3D animations, Camera Matching, Presentations, Interactive Presentations and Movies
Purpose. DesignDesigners, inventors, property owners, and developers often need to see something tangible before they invest time and money. An image of the final product can also be used to market a product before it is physically conceived. Designers and inventors need 3D visualization to efficiently progress the intensely iterative design process. 3D Visualizations will give invaluable knowledge to make quick decisive decisions.
Flexibility. ConsultEntourage placement, Image Editing, Photo Real 3D Renderings, 3D animations, Camera Matching, Presentations, Interactive Presentations and Movies