Everything has to begin with a plan, whether its in your head or on paper depends on the complexity and steps required. While going through some old notebooks from the last few years I came across some early sketches of the vardo in progress.
I know it’s not a great sketch and didn’t scan particularly well but gives an idea of an early stage in the evolution of the caravan as it is now. I kept some very strict size constraints but definitely increased the height from the early incarnations. I did not waste the time making an exact blueprint of the caravan as I didn’t see a need. I also wanted to keep the design flexible and open to change along the way after getting a feel for the space.
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Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
Amazing! You need a board on Pinterest!
I love examining the creative process. Every plan that is dismissed is an important step toward a successful finished product. It would be fascinating seeing what Frank Lloyd Wright or John G. Alden threw away during their design process.
I like the day/night concept–great use of space. Thanks for posting this.
I find that kind of sketch more than sufficient to start a build. Detailed blue prints ain’t my thang. They get change anyway.