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Details Title: InteriorDesignReferenceManual Description: Ch.3 Developing and Presenting Design Concepts Total Flash Cards: 21 Created: 07/15/2007 12:11:08	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term define design theory Definition a way to direct design based on a system of beliefs or philosophy. (not a style, but a system of beliefs) Term what are the common ideas that designers base their design theory on? (4) Definition historic precedent environmental design research functional neds theories of perception Term define historic precedent Definition common approach of basing current design on ideas of the past. Term define environmental design research Definition focuses on theories of interaction between humans and their environments. only one variable is studied at a time (eg. training room tables) Term define functional needs Definition represented by the modernist movement, functionalism places emphasis on providing simple rational solutions to design problems without extraneous decoration. "a house is a machine for living in" Le Corbusier Term theories of perception: gestalt psychology Definition 1. gestalt psychology: holds that humans innately perceive things as a whole - people actually add structure to what they see. Term gestalt psychology:principles of grouping (4) Definition 1. proximity:objects closest together are seen as a belonging together 2. similiarity: brain groups objects of similiar size, shape or color 3. direction: objects perceived to be moving simultaneously in the same direction are seen as a group 4. context: groups based on context or past experience (B or 13) Term Complex grouping: Definition 1. closure: tendency to perceive incomplete figures as complete 2. continuity: tendency to to see a line or shape as continuing rather than making a sharp turn (x) 3. simplicity: people prefer the simplest, most stable organization of forms (triangle overlapping rectangle) 4. figure-ground: idea of positive and negative space, and that human brain can only perceive one at a time Term perceptual constancy Definition regardless of angle, distance, lighting, or other factors, people have the tendency to perceive an object as the same. (4 types) Term 4 types of perceptual constancy Definition 1. shape constancy: people perceive objects as having their original shape regardless of change of orientation 2. size constancy: people tend to perceive and object as the same size regardless of change in viewing distance 3. lightness constancy: people tend to perceive the lightness or darkness of an object as the same regardless of the illumination of the space. 4. color constancy: people perceive the color of an object as the same regardless of the lighting conditions Term depth perception (6 types) Definition 1. interposition: overlap of a near object by a more distant object 2. linear perspective: parallel lines appear to converge to a point in the distance 3. atmospheric perspective: due to small particles in the air, distant objects appear to be hazy 4. texture perspective: density of a texture seems to increase as the distance on the viewer increases 5. size clues: 2 objects of the same size, the one more distant will appear smaller 6. relative closeness of object to the horizon line: the closer objects are to the horizon line, the further away they are. Term cue inconsistency Definition the other senses also play a part on the perception of the space Term social & cultural influences that affect the user response to the designed interior Definition 1. political conditions: eg, green design a prevelant political movement that will/does affect design 2. economic conditions: affects the lavishness of a design 3. cultural attitudes 4. symbolism 5. regionalism Term Types of plan arrangement: Definition 1. open - only objects are furniture & accessories 2. linear: arranges spaces in a row, common due to it's efficiency 3. axial: aligns spaces on a significant features 4. centralized: uses a single dominant space with secondary spaces grouped around it. 5. grid: arranged on grid format laid out by structural elements, or may be developed. can incorporate other plan types 6. clustered: free-form, way finding can be difficult and should be organized using other types of plan arrangement Term Space relationships Definition 1. adjacent spaces: each space or room has it's own use and is separated by partition or other construction element 2. overlapping spaces: two spaces that have visual limits, but that share a common space.(stage) 3. spaces sharing a common space: 2 individual spaces that share a 3rd, equally individual space. (dorm) 4. space within another space: eg, conference room in an open plan space Term components of interior design: Definition walls, ceilings, floors, steps, doors, glazing, details Term details Definition smaller scale components of interior construction. serve the following purposes: 1. role of connecting the larger components of design together 2. solve functional problems 3. ehance the design intent Term the importance of lighting Definition functional, emphasize, obsure, create mood, add interest, shape space, and provide variability. lighting can also change the appearance of colors and materials. Term the importance of color Definition color is the most emotionally charged component of any design. during design concepts, a broad palette should be reviewed with the client. Term four ways of representing space relationships: Definition 1. adjacency matrix 2. folded adjacency 3. bubble diagram 4. stacking diagram Term three types of adjacency needs Definition people, products, and information