CHAPTER 1 DEVELOPING DESIGN CONCEPTS Flashcards
Functionalisum
Places emphasis on providing simple, ratonal solutions to design problem
Gestalt psychology
Holds that humans innately perceive things as a whole-this theory asserts that perception is not a response to individual bits of stimulus but to the whole, and people actively add structure to what they see rather than just reacting to it
For Interior designers, gestalt psychology suggests…..
That individual elements cannot be placed or designed as single entities, but must be seen as part of a larger environment
What are the principles of gestalt psychology?
Grouping - states humans perceive separate units in the visual field as a group by proximity, similarity, direction, and context
Closure - the tendency to perceive incomplete forms as complete
Continuity - the tendency to to see a line or shape as continuing in a particular direction rather than making a sharp turn
Simplicity - people prefer the simplest, most stable organization of forms or the overall structure of elements in a visual field rather than complex individual parts.
What is perceptual constancy?
The tendency of humans to precive an object or space as the same regardless of changes to viewed angle, distance, lighting, etc.
What are the 4 types of perceptual constancy?
Shape
Size
Lightness
Colour
What are 5 social / cultural beliefs that influence interior design?
Political
Economic
Cultural
Symbolism
Religionism
What is Maslow hierarchy of needs?
The human motivation based on the pursuit of different level of needs- The most basic needs must be met first before moving to meet level
What is a behaviour setting?
A particular place with definable boundaries and objects in which a standing pattern of behaviour occurs at a particular time.
Example: weekly board meeting of directors in a conference room, it follows certain procedures, in the same place, with the same layout
Define territoriality
People’s need to claim spaces they occupy as the to reflect their self identity and freedom or choice.
Example: personalizing desk at work office or school club putting up banners/posters
What are proxemics?
Deals with the issue of spacing between people, territoriality, organization of space and positioning of people in space.
Example: strangers will sit as for as possible from eachotherand friends will sit close when given options
What are the 4 basic distances in the theory of proxemics?
Intimate distance 0” - 18”
Personal distance 18” - 48”
Social distance 4’ - 12’
Public distance 12’ +
How can a person’s status be communicated in an interior environment?
A persons location or position can communicate status.interior design programs should investigate the requirements or implications of status when designing environments
examples:
corner office vs office with only 1 exterior wall
Large office vs small office
Table near entrance vs washrooms in restaurant
