BEHIND THE SCENES - The Tale of One Designer’s “Impulse”

When a Random Scroll Sparks a Brick Revolution

Have you ever been scrolling through the internet, minding your own business, when bam—inspiration hits you like a ton of bricks? That’s exactly what happened to Farrin Lyn, the designer behind NifeliZ’s Perot Museum brick set.

"I was just looking at cool buildings online,” Farrin laughs, “and then I saw the Perot Museum. It was like love at first sight. I thought, ‘Why not bring this stunning piece of architecture into brick set?’” And just like that, a casual scroll turned into a full-blown project fueled by coffee, sleepless nights, and a whole lot of creativity. Who said inspiration can't come from a quick online binge?

The “Impulse” That Sparked the Brick-itecture

Let’s be real: we’ve all had impulsive ideas. Most of the time, they fizzle out. But Farrin? She took her gut feeling, ran with it, and turned it into a LEGO-style model. “I didn’t think about trends or what people wanted,” she admits. “I just saw a cool building, and thought, ‘Hey, this deserves to be built with bricks.’”

Bold move? Absolutely. But as any designer knows, an impulsive idea is just the start. 

Turning that vision into reality was no walk in the park. The Perot Museum’s geometric exterior—a mix of cubes and glass—was like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube with bricks. “We knew we had to do something special,” Farrin says. “So we made the glass elevator a standout feature. It’s like the building’s own personal elevator to awesomeness.”

The Color Conundrum: Fifty Shades of Brick

Ah, color. Farrin and her team went through a bit of a drama trying to match the Perot Museum’s signature “off-white with a hint of gray” exterior. Imagine trying to find the perfect shade of white for a model made of bricks. “We had to custom mix a color and even use a Pantone color chart,” Farrin recalls. “But even after all that, there was still a slight color mismatch. Reality, meet idealism.”

In the end, the building didn’t look exactly like it did in Farrin’s mind, but she’s learned an important lesson: “It’s like they always say in design—'It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress.’ Or, as I like to say, ‘Not NifeliZ's best, but good enough for me at this stage!’”

The Museum Inside the Museum: Science Meets Bricks

Now here’s where the fun really begins. Sure, the outside of the Perot Museum is pretty spectacular, but how do you fit the wonders of the cosmos, dinosaurs, and minerals into a building brick set? The answer, of course, is clever design.
Farrin’s approach? Make it interactive. “I wanted it to be a fun experience,” she says. “Like, yes, you’re building this cool museum, but you’re also learning and exploring.” The set features dinosaur fossils, celestial bodies, and even a cute little transparent crab hiding in the mineral display. “It’s like a treasure hunt,” she explains. “Only instead of gold, you find… a crab. But still!”

This interactive building brick set from NifeliZ isn’t just for architecture fans—it's also a perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves a good challenge. You get to assemble a museum, dive into some natural science, and still have time to gloat about how clever you are. What’s not to love?

Behind the Bricks: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Of course, Farrin wasn’t alone on this wild ride. Behind every great brick set is a team of people who, just like her, believed in the dream. “This wasn’t just about me,” Farrin says. “It was a team effort. Every department came together to make this thing a reality. We had to figure out the smallest details—like where to put the pterodactyl (it’s important)—and the biggest ones, like how to make the elevator look futuristic.”

The result? A set that’s not just a model but an experience. “It’s about sparking joy and curiosity,” Farrin says. “That’s the goal with every brick.”.

The Takeaway: Imperfectly Perfect

So, what’s the lesson here? Sometimes, the best ideas come from a whim. The Perot Museum brick set isn’t just a tribute to an iconic building—it’s a story of passion, creativity, and a little stubbornness.

As Farrin puts it, “It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And hopefully, when people build it, they’ll feel that same sense of excitement.”

Whether you’re adding it to your NifeliZ collection, showing it off to friends, or gifting it this holiday season, the Perot Museum set is guaranteed to spark conversations, curiosity, and maybe even a little inspiration.