INTERIOR
DESING
basic english 1 –fau 2020
Created by:
MARTINEZ GUTIERREZ MARIA LILIANA
VERA NEGRON KORAIMA
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3
THE DESIGN PROCESS ....................................................................... 4
ANALYSIS ...................................................................................... 4
DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................. 4
IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................ 5
EVALUATION ................................................................................ 5
5 INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPTS ......................................................... 7
B A L A N C E ................................................................................. 7
E M P H A S I S ............................................................................... 7
R H Y T H M ................................................................................... 7
H A R M O N Y ............................................................................... 7
S C A L E ........................................................................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
When thinking about interior design, words like creativity and flair immediately spring
to mind – but many would be surprised to find there is a degree of science involved.
Professional interior designers will usually follow a set of informal “rules”, based on
specific interior design principles and elements. These interior design elements include
space, line, forms, light, colour, texture and pattern; and keeping them balanced is the
key to creating an aesthetically pleasing interior.
In addition to enhancing the appearance of a room, getting these elements to work
together in harmony will also bring an increased functionality. To start, an interior
designer will assess the room according to these interior design elements, and then
use them to disguise or enhance the various features and flaws of the space. As a
minimum, the following seven elements should always be considered in the creation
of any interior
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THE DESIGN PROCESS
ANALYSIS
Analysis is relevant at two related but distinct parts of the project cycle: In the very earliest
stages, before in-depth design work takes place, the designer will need to assess the scale
and complexity of the project work to be undertaken.
This will allow preliminary estimates to be made of the time
and resources needed to complete the project, and these
will in turn provide a foundation upon which the designer
can base a fee proposal. Part of the work at this stage will
involve determining the scope of the project and the likely
format and content of the presentation, as this will control,
to a large degree, the amount of drawings and visuals
that are prepared, all of which take time that will need
to be charged to the client.
DEVELOPMENT
The development stage of the project is one of the most
interesting for the designer. It is where the natural talents of
most designers find their expressive outlet, and where the
individual can really make their mark on a project.
This is the stage where the needs of the client are taken and
transformed into a workable, practical and aesthetic design
solution. It is where ideas are generated and given life, where
‘flights of fancy’ are captured and turned into feasible and
stunning reality. The discovery of an idea and the realisation
that it can be used and made into something special is
exciting, it is an experience that designers live for. It motivates
and helps spur the designer on to discover more of what the
project holds. Interior design is problem solving on a large and
complex scale, but we are also adding the aesthetic touches,
the humanising elements, that make interiors appealing and
functional on an emotional level.
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IMPLEMENTATION
After all the design work has been agreed and signed off by the client, implementation
can begin. Once contractors have been engaged to carry out the work, the involvement
of the designer could be minimal, with a number of site visits to check that work is being
accomplished as intended. The designer could, on the other hand, be involved in a very
hands-on supervisory role.
In some countries, depending on the depth of training
that the designer has undertaken, legislation may limit
their involvement with the implementation process. The
term ‘project management’ is sometimes restricted to
those who have undertaken specific training in that
subject, so the designer may find legal limitations on what
they are able to contribute to this part of the process.
EVALUATION
It is healthy for a designer to constantly question the chain
of decisions that have been taken to that point, and to
maintain a self-critical attitude towards everything
throughout the life of a project. Before reaching the
implementation stage, revising work that has already
been done can be a healthy way to work. From the client
’s point of view, the design process is usually considered
complete after the implementation stage, but the
designer should also evaluate the project in an eff ort to
learn from it. A time of reflection will be valuable
immediately after the design has been delivered, as
lessons learned during the process will still be fresh in the
mind, and it is good practice to revisit the project after an
appropriate period has elapsed (say six months or a year),
as lessons which become apparent only after a space has
been occupied and is functional can be learned. While it
may or may not be possible to rectify any shortcomings
that are identified on an individual project at this stage,
the knowledge acquired can be fed into subsequent
projects.
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“ONCE ANALYSIS IS COMPLETE, CONCLUSIONS
REGARDING STYLE AND CONTENT OF THE PROJECT CAN
BE SUMMARISED BY CREATING A CONCEPT.
THIS WILL THEN BE USED TO GENERATE IDEAS AND
DRIVE THE PROJECT. DIFF ERENT METHODS OF ANALYSIS
AND CONCEPT STYLES.”
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5 INTERIOR DESIGN CONCEPTS
Basic interior design concepts revolve around basic principles such as balance, rhythm, and
harmony. In order to be outstanding in your design you need to understand these
principles & designing concepts in depth. This is important when it comes to presenting
ideas to clients, and sometimes to simply remind us to take different aspects into account.
BALANCE
Balance refers to the proper distribution of visual
weights within an area. The three main styles can
be categorized as radial, symmetrical, and
asymmetrical.
EMPHASIS
Emphasis can be described as the focal points
within a room that draw the viewer’s attention.
Fireplaces, artwork and interesting furniture are
examples of accesories used when creating
emphasis in a room.
RHYTHM
Rhythm refers to the visual pattern reccurence
and/or organized movement in the interior. Factors
such as transition, progression and contrast need to
be considered when taking rhythm into account.
HARMONY
Harmony is the concept of thinking about the
project in its totality. This is very different from just
using the same elements throughout the building!
Different parts of the property should complement
each other and work together to reinforce the
completeness of the whole project. Generally,
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colour schemes are a great way to pull different
spaces together.
SCALE
Scale and proportion relate to the shape and size aspects when putting your designs
together.
