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NCIDQ
Developing and Presenting Design Concepts
31
Art/Design
Professional
07/24/2008

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Design Theory
Definition
Is a way to direct design based on a system of beliefs or philosphy.
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Design Theory is based on these influences:
Definition
  • Historic precedent
  • Environmental design research
  • Functional needs
  • Theories of Perception
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Gestalt Psychology
Definition

Holds that humans innately perceive things as a whole so that what is perceived is complete and comprehensible.

 

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Simultaneous Contrast
Definition

In which the same color appears to change depending on the background color it is seen against.

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Concept of Grouping
Definition
States that humans perceive separate units in the visual field as a group.
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Closure
Definition

(Sometimes called form constancy) Is the tendency to perceive incomplete forms as complete.

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Continuity
Definition
The tendency to see a line or shape as continuing in a particular direction rather than making a sharp turn.
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Simplicity
Definition

As part of Gestalt psychology states that people prefer the simplets, most stable organization of forms or the overall structure of elements in the visual field rather than complex individual parts.

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Figure-Ground
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Describes the way people distinguish a form from its surroundings.
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Perceptual Constancy
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Mechanism that allows humans to perceive an object or space as essentially the same regardless of the exact image on the retina of the eye.

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Shape Constancy
Definition
Means that people perceive objects as having their original shape regardless of the change in the orientation of the object or the point of view of the observer.
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Size Constancy
Definition
Means that people tend to perceive an object as having the same size regardless of the changes in viewing distance to the object.
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Lightness Constancy
Definition
Means that people perceive the lightness or darkness of an object at the same regardless of the illumination of the space in which the object is viewed.
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Color Constancy
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Means tha people perceive the color of the object as the same regardless of the lighting conditions under which the object is viewed.
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Binocular Disparity
Definition
The difference in what each eye sees.
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Interposition
Definition
The overlap of a distant object with a closer object.
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Linear Perspective
Definition
The common experience of parallel lines appearing to recede toward a point in the distance.
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Atmospheric Perspective
Definition

Distant objects apear to be hazy.

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Texture Perspective
Definition
Density of a texture seems to increase as the distance from the viewing increases.
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Relative Closeness of Objects to the Horizon Line

Definition
For objects below the horizon line, the closer objects are to the horizon line, the farther away they are.
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Social and Cultural Influences on Interior Design
Definition
  • Political conditions
  • Economic conditions
  • Cultural attitudes
  • Symbolism
  • Regionalism
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Programmatic Concepts
Definition

Statements about functional solutions to the client's performance requirements.

 

No attempt to actual physical solution.

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Plan Arrangement

Definition
  • Open
  • Linear
  • Axial
  • Centralized
  • Grid
  • Clustered
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Adjacent Spaces
Definition
Most commont type of itnerior relationships, in which each space or room has its own use and functional requirements and is separated by a partition or other construction element.
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Overlapping Spaces
Definition
Consist of two spaces whose unique limits can be perceived bu that share a common space.
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Space Sharing a Common Space
Definition
Retain their unique identity and are linked with a third space that has its own identity (Ex. House built around a courtyard).
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Space within another Space
Definition
Is crated when a clearly identifiable spae or room is placed as an object within a larger open space.
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Elements of Interior Design
Definition
  • Walls
  • Ceilings
  • Floors
  • Steps
  • Doors
  • Glazed Openings (windows)
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Components of Interior Design
Definition
  • Details
  • Lighting and Color
  • Materials
  • Furniture
  • Accessories
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Three Basic Types of Adjacency Needs:
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  1. People
  2. Products
  3. Information
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Stacking Diagram
Definition
Type of adjacency diagram that shows the locations of major spaces or departments when a project occupies more than one floor of a multistory building.
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