Is it really possible that this is the FOURTH annual Design by Designers at HOK Washington, DC? Organized and hosted by fabulous Graphic Design Principal and Guru Jim Doussard (famous for the HOK monograph and salad bar potlucks, among other achievements), Design by Designers is an opportunity for HOK’s talented team to share our outside-the-office design pursuits over a frosty beverage and tasty snacks.

As you might expect, there were quite a few drawings and paintings, a few home improvements, but also a couple of “outside the box” design pursuits. Colin Benson, visualization specialist by trade, industrial designer by education, and bicycle-restorer by night brought in two amazing restored bicycles, including a bicycle built for two.  (Yes, many of the folks in the office took a spin on the bike outside the office the next day). Office manager Deadra Barnett shared her hidden talent as a makeup artist. Giving live demonstrations of makeup application, Deadra shared her talents along with some very helpful tips for applying our own makeup.

Jelena Lustica shared an amazing photo display – check out her set below:

Sean Quinn’s contributions were also of the photography variety:

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The rest of 2012′s fabulous design class included:

Donna Sharpe: Enamel Metalwork

Kyle Bendle: Photography and a drawing

Jim Doussard: Painting and Silhouettes

Azeez Bakare: Multimedia Presi presentation

Esher Wang: Paintings

Walter Urbanek: Painting

Izumi Mills: Jewelry design

Kerry Aucamp: Painting

Mallory McKenzie: Landscaping/Deck project

Nishu Sinha: Stone Sculpture

Sara Streeter: Painting and Graphic Design

Jarek Bieda: Illustration

Carl Mukri: Photography (roller coasters)

Check out last year’s fabulous designs in Sean Quinn’s post (3rd Annual) Design by Designers and those from 2010 in Yiselle Santos’ post, Design by Designers First Friday at WDC.

Photo credits: Jim Doussard, Kyle Bendle, Sean Quinn, and Jelena Lustica