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Design Works (December 1, 1993)

Home Quick Planner: Reusable, Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K. Reif

Home Quick Planner: Reusable, Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K. Reif is EXCELLENT IDEA! It would get more stars if it were priced accordingly to what I received OR if the product were sturdy in any sense. These are too thin and flimsy to withstand multiple movements.I will be returning this as I can't use it. I can't read the printing on the elements without using a magnifying glass or taking pictures with my cell phone, going into the Gallery on the phone and enlarging it on the screen. I work regularly with 1/4" = 1 ft scale, so that's not the issue, but it is definitely a negative in accumulation with the rest of the items in this package.In my opinion, this product nowhere near worth the price I paid of $27. This is a collection of seven sheets folded into cardstock "cover" printed with examples and industry standard placement measurements (those are definitely a plus!), slipped into flimsy zippered bag with a piece of plain old cardboard inserted for stability for shipping. The plastic bag does have a potentially useful grid printed on it, but you would have to insert a white cardboard or matboard similar in order to make it useful.I just expected something that will last - at least put it in something like a shallow chipboard box so we can store it. The plastic envelope is useless as is the printed cardstock folded around the sheets. It's not even useful like a cardstock folder that has pockets to keep the contents from slipping out - this is merely folded in half.There are innumerable useful images to use, but accessing and placing and repositioning them is too frustrating for me as these are thin like thin decals - not even vinyl sticker depth. When I read the description of 'peel and stick' reusable, I assumed a hearty flexible plastic like the original Colorforms which did and would still withstand PEELING AND STICKING relentlessly. These won't hold up with repositioning multiple times.The flimsy paper grid sheet is FOLDED in fourths and I really, really, really don't like that. Better to ship in huge flat chipboard envelope or ROLLED UP. If I don't return this, I will cut that along the fold lines and attach to a substantial underlayment. Otherwise, it won't stay flat because of the creases and it will wrinkle quite easily without permanent support. I know it's assumed to be used on a table or desk, but if you want to move it or even put it away, there's more manipulation of the flimsy products.

Home Quick Planner: Reusable, Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K. Reif is We are about to start a DIY kitchen remodel and were feeling totally overwhelmed. (Why are there no marriage counselors at Home Depot??) While my husband struggled to use the free floor plan apps and then Ikea's horrible design software, I played around with this. His computer was crashing, he was cursing, and I was merely lifting and repositioning my tiny plastic appliances. Every time I came up with a new version, I ran to my scanner and saved it before making changes. That way, we could print them all out and compare side by side. This is a new house, so I look forward to using this for furniture placement, as well. It's awesome!

Home Quick Planner: Reusable, Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K. Reif is These are so much fun! Very helpful and easy to use. They are missing some stuff and don't have enough of some items. I would request they come up with an outdoor sheet. That way they could includes barbecue grills, a couple extra dishwashers, mini refrigerators, more stools, hot tub, pools, more shrubs, fences, brick walls, trampoline, different sized seating.... For the inside of the house - missing French Door sized fridge, Murphy bed, office couch, padded bench, solar tubes, home water filtration system.This packet had everything we needed to execute our overall design plan to the contractors and eventually architects. We easily made it work with what they provided, just would like some of the pieces mentioned above.I'd recommend buying 8:1 sheets of traceable graph paper to use instead of the sheet provided. It works, but the 4:1 radio makes it harder to be really accurate, plus then you can draw your lines with a ruler and save a ton of time by not using the stickers for that part of your project.

Home Quick Planner: Reusable, Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K. Reif is Not a child's toy. I believe the rating, "ages 7 and up", a regrettable and sloppy oversight. That factor alone nearly persuaded me to not purchase the item. Yes, it is great for teens, and young aspiring future architects - offering an inexpensive, practical tool in a setting where CAD would be an inappropriate expense.In my design business, yes, we have CAD. But when making presentations, I find it a most approachable and helpful tool. Out in the open, it allows discussion and quick changes. For my customers, it fosters a hands-on experience. It renders a sharp appearance, and is simple to copy as it can be turned over without the pieces shifting and falling off which often happens with the more expensive magnetic boards.My only criticism - it could be updated to include a wider range of furnishing, especially upholstery options that offer the various depths we are seeing in today's more customizable furniture environment. And for that, I would gladly pay an upcharge, or, purchase supplements. I see no other supplements available. I am seriously considering the purchase of multiple sets however.