Welcome to Something for Nothing

I am disappointed that the producers of Next Design Star are going in the direction of so many other reality type programs. The only drama I care about is in the designs themselves, not personality clashes. If I could send a message to the participants of this show it would be: Remember that unlike most reality show participants looking for fifteen minutes of fame, you are professionals. No matter what happens on this show, you have to return to the professional world of design when it’s over. All the instigating, crying and fighting may decide winners and losers well beyond this show.

Now on to the show. Challenge two had eight designers divided up into four teams. Each team had an identical room that was quite large. Of the four rooms I found Matt and Michael’s black living room the best from a visual stand point. With more creative lighting and accessories to brighten the room it could be fabulous.

My least favorite room was Tracee and Jennifer’s eclectic room. That room was wrong on so many levels. Seriously, I think anyone watching this show could have created something more interesting than that.

About the eliminations…Right before we left the judges for a commercial break, judge Cynthia said “She has no design style as far as I am concerned”. It sounded like the others agreed. I don’t know which ’she’ they were referring to but she’s still on the show. D. Paul was sent home which has me confused. His only mistake was underestimating the amount of time he had, which is something that can be easily fixed for future challenges. Definitely easier than developing a design style overnight! Anyone else surprised by this elimination?

Rocky