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Design as a process can take many forms depending on the object being
designed and the individual or individuals participating. In the
context of the applied arts, engineering, architecture and other such
creative endeavors, design is both a noun and a verb. Design in its
verb context is the process of originating and developing a plan for an
aesthetic and functional object, which usually requires considerable
research, thought, modeling, iterative adjustment and re-design. As a
noun, design is used both for the final plan of action (a drawing,
model or other description), or the result of following that plan of
action (the object produced). In philosophy, the abstract noun design
refers to purpose/purposefulness, or teleology. Design is thus
contrasted with purposelessness, randomness, or lack of complexity.
Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of
interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as
surface treatment. Interior Design draws on aspects of environmental
psychology, architecture, product design and furniture design in
addition to traditional decoration. An interior designer is a person
whom may be considered an expert in the field of interior design or
designs interiors for their job. In some jurisdictions, interior
designers must be licensed to practice.
The Profession
The professional interior designer is qualified by education,
experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of
interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life,
increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare
of the public. A professional interior designer may do the following
things:
• Analyse their client's needs, goals, and life safety requirements.
• Integrate their findings with knowledge of interior design.
• formulate the preliminary design concepts that are aesthetic,
appropriate, and functional, and in accordance with codes and
standards.
• Develop and present their final design recommendations through
appropriate presentation media.
• Prepare working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing
interior construction, reflected ceiling plans, lighting, interior
detailing, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures,
and equipment in compliance with universal accessibility guidelines and
all applicable codes.
• Collaborate with professional services of other licensed
practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and
load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval.
• Prepare and administer bids and contract documents as the client's
agent
• Review and evaluate the design solutions during implementation and
upon completion.
This definition is endorsed by the Foundation for Interior Design
Education and Research (FIDER), the National Council for Interior
Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and major interior design associations
(IIDA, ASID) of North America.
Styles
Essential parts of all design styles are concept, colour, proportion,
balance, and function of design. Although all styles differentiate
their usage of each of these, they are all an integral part of the
overall look and feel of a room or space. Designers incorporate the
seven elements of design to create and enhance style: form, mass,
shape, line, color, texture and pattern. We have reported here the best
examples of styles taken from all around the world. Many others will
follow with next updates.
Asian Interior Design
(source of the article is
Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia on-line) |