Abstract Massing Study

Abstract Massing Study in Adobe Photoshop — with two ready prompts: the immediate one, and the one that makes it stick. 1 real situation leads here.

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Produce a quick black-and-white concept board from color photos to illustrate massing and contrast without color bias.

2 ready prompts

Written for the moment this actually comes up.

Execute — do the immediate task

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Turn the color photos [folder=Folder_ProjectImages] into a simple black-and-white concept board,…
Turn the color photos [folder=Folder_ProjectImages] into a simple black-and-white concept board, add client name and project title as styled text, and export a single poster [format=PDF] for the concept review on [deadline=Monday].

Improve — make it easier to accept

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Before I circulate the concept board to the team and the client, make the black-and-white board…
Before I circulate the concept board to the team and the client, make the black-and-white board communicate massing: increase contrast on seating and circulation, use consistent type sizing for captions, and include a one-line intention so reviewers won’t confuse value studies with final materials.

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Interior DesignerAdobe Photoshopalso: Create B&W Concept Board

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