Module 6

Question 1

Significant in defining and analyzing a design problem by which the effectiveness of
the design solution may be measured

Answer 1

Design Criteria

Question 2

Design Criterias:

Answer 2

1. Function & Purpose
2. Utility & Economy
3. Form & Style
4. Image & Meaning

Question 3

The intended function and use of the design must be satisfied and its
purpose fulfilled

Answer 3

1. Function & Purpose

Question 4

A design should exhibit utility, honesty, and economy in its selection
and use of materials

Answer 4

2. Utility & Economy

Question 5

The design should be aesthetically pleasing to the eye and our body
senses

Answer 5

3. Form & Style

Question 6

The design should project an image and promote associations, which
carry meaning for the people who use and experience it.

Answer 6

4. Image & Meaning

Question 7

A design may be good because ________________

Answer 7

IT FUNCTIONS WELL

Question 8

A design may be good because __________

Answer 8

IT IS AFFORDABLE

Question 9

A design may be good because____________

Answer 9

IT LOOKS GOOD

Question 10

A design may be good because__________________

Answer 10

IT RECREATES AFEELING REMEMBERED
FROM ANOTHER TIME AND PLACE

Question 11

A design may be good because ________________

Answer 11

IT FOLLOWS CURRENT DESIGN TRENDS

Question 12

A design may be good because of the _______________

Answer 12

IMPRESSION IT WILL MAKE ON
OTHERS

Question 13

A good design should be __________

Answer 13

understandable

Question 14

operate at more than one level of
__________ and thus, appeal to a wide range of people

Answer 14

meaning

Question 15

To carefully analyze the user’s needs and help translate them into forms and
patterns, and integrate them into a spatial context:

Answer 15

User’s and activity requirement

Question 16

User Requirements

Answer 16

 Identify Users
Identify Needs
Territorial Requirements
Preferences

Question 17

Identify Needs

Answer 17

Group needs
 Specific individual needs

Question 18

Territorial Requirements

Answer 18

 Personal space
 Privacy
 Interaction
 Access

Question 19

Preferences

Answer 19

Favored objects
 Favorite colors
 Special places
 Special interests

Question 20

Identify Users

Answer 20

 Individual or group
 If group, how many
 Specific or anonymous
 Age group

Question 21

Activity Requirements

Answer 21

▪ Identify Primary and Secondary Activities
▪ Analyze Nature of the Activities
 Privacy and enclosure
 Access
 Flexibility
 Light
 Acoustic quality

Question 22

▪ Identify Primary and Secondary Activities

Answer 22

 Name & function of primary activity
 Names & functions of secondary or related activities

Question 23

▪ Analyze Nature of the Activities

Answer 23

 Active or passive
 Noisy or quite
 Public, small group, or private
 If space is to be used for more than one activity, how
compatible are the activities?
 How often is the space to be used?
 What times of day or night?

Question 24

▪ Requirements for:

Answer 24

 Privacy and enclosure
 Access
 Flexibility
 Light
 Acoustic quality

Question 25

Furnishing Requirements

Answer 25

▪ Determine Furnishing &Equipment requirements for each Activity ▪ Determine Desired Qualities of Pieces ▪ Determine Possible Arrangements

Question 26

Space Analysis

Answer 26

▪ Documents Existing or Proposed Space ▪ Analyze Space

Question 27

Dimensional Requirements

Answer 27

▪ Determine Required Dimensions for Space and Furniture Groupings ▪ Determine Fit between Activity & Dimensions of Space

Question 28

Desired Qualities

Answer 28

▪ Determine Qualities Appropriate to Spatial Context and Compatible with Client’s or User’s Needs and Wishes

Question 29

Desired Relationships

Answer 29

▪ Desired Relationships Between:  Related activity areas  Activity areas and space for movement  Room and adjacent spaces  Room and the outside ▪ Desired Zoning of Activities