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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY BOOK INDS 702-03 INTERIOR DESIGN SEMINAR PROF. HELENA MOUSSATCHE MIRANDA LIU FALL 2017 NOV.15. 2017
DESIGN AESTHETIC, FUNCTIONAL ANALYSING, REFINING, INTERACTING CHANGED BY DIFFERENT NEEDS INTERIOR
Design requires a good balance between aesthetics and function. It involves considerable search and analysis, rethought and refinement, interaction and communication. It is a spiritual act of creativity and innovation. It creates a healthier, happier and more aesthetical environment for human beings. It is often changing to meet the needs of users. Especially for interior design, it is a process that provides clients with a set of aesthetically pleasing and efficient solutions for a better use of the space. Interior designers ought to adopt a unique proposal, tailor to the individual needs and preferences of the client to improve the user experience. Good design also should create a harmonious relationship among the people, nature and society. For me, Design, has a strong enthusiasm and an approach of pursuing superior life quaility. It’s an indispensable responsibility for our young generation to make the world better.
Sculpture Meaningful/Imaginative/ Three-dimensional A sculpture is a threedimensional object which opens our minds to imagination, and makes us think about its deeper meaning.
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Building Unique/Memorable/ Innovative A building can be a unique symbol of a place. The innovative application of geometry can reveal a fascinating play of light and space. The exterior and interior of the building should be memorable and compelling.
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Ornament Detailed/Pretty/ Decorative The ornament is the decorative part of the interiors of a room, such as wall paper, carpet, painting, patterns on the bedsheet. These detailed ornaments makes the room look prettier.
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Pattern Flowing/Random/ Persistent Pattern can be created by shapes or flowing lines repeated in a certain manner. For example, when a waterdrop drips onto the watercolor paint, it creates a rippling pattern which is random and persistent.
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Space Boundless/Peaceful/ Three-dimensional Space is the boundless three-dimensional area which also give us a peaceful feeling.
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Place Beautiful/Harmonious/ Cultural A place is not only a beautiful space, it also shows many cultural characters. All of them give me a harmonious feeling.
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Photogragh Funny/Communicative/Thematic Photogragh is the short moment recorded by a camera. But designer can add funny elements into the picture, thus make the original picture more communicative and thematic.
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Painting Impressive/Spiritual/Vivid I find this oil painting of a portrait impressive. Through the facial expression of the little girl and the shadow on her face, the painting appears to be spiritual and vivid.
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Object Desirable/Functional/Pretty Object is something that is tangible and pretty. It also should be functional which is why people want to buy such a desirable objects.
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Shape Variety/Diversity/Unique The shape is the form of an object or external outlines. Shapes should have variety and diversity like the photo shows, no two are exactly the same, so they are unique.
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Sound Happy/Pure/Simple Theres is no happier sound than a child’s laughter, because it is simple and pure.
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Music Inspiring/Vocal/ Intrumental Music is performed with a particular or a vast range of instruments which include instrumental elements and vocal elements. The kid is playing the drums, creating inspiring music.
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Poem Romantic/Lovely/ Meaningful The poem is a romantic story. It includes lovely characters and gives us meaningful life advice and suggestions.
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Book Biographical/ Detailed/ Storytelling I’d like to read biographical book. It includes an interesting style of detailed storytelling.
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Designer Creative/Thoughtful / Innovative Designer in my view is someone who is thoughtful and creative. Someone should rethink and redefine the design solution and create an innovative project.
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Architect Academic/Technical/Practical An architect is someone who plans, designs, and reviews the construction of buildings. Practical, technical, and academic requirements are important for becoming an architect. 16
Fashion Creative/Distinctive/Popular Fashion is a distinctive and often constant trend in a person’s dressing style. It is also a popular way to show newest creative design elements.
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Clothing Professional/Formal/Elegant Clothing is not fibre and textile material that is worn on the body to look elegant, but also shows people’s identity. It could look professional and formal.
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Landscape Natural/ Peaceful/Pure A landscape is an area of land with natural features. It looks pure and peaceful.
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Culture Meaningful/ Memorable/ Important Culture is considered as a social and meaningful behavior which is important and memorable for a person.
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Closure Sealed/ Undiscovered/ Unknown Closure is a state of being sealed and closed which leaves us an undiscovered and unknown situation.
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Opening Transparent/Fragile/ Moveable This moveable transparent glass gives me a new way to think about the meaning of the opening in a space. It’s a fragile boundary without privicy.
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Attitude Enjoyable/Positive/ Natural Attitude is a personal way to show your passion or a positive feeling to your life. It also could be an enjoyable manner to explore your life in nature.
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Passion Strong/Enthusiastic/Lasting Passion is a strong and lasting feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or somebody you love.
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SCULPTURE
BUILDING
ORNAMENT
PATTERN
SPACE
PLACE
PHOTOGRAPH
PAINTING
OBJECT
SHAPE
SOUND
MUSIC
POEM
BOOK
DESIGNER
FASHION
CLOTHING
LANDSCAPE
CULTURE
OPENING
ATTITUDE
PASSION
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CLOSURE
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