Vocab
Define Aesthetics
Pleasing in appearance without personal bias
Define Brainstorm
A group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems.
The First Phase Of The Design Process Is
Programming Phase
There are ____ Steps in the Design Thinking Process
5
There are ___ steps in the Interior Design Process
6
Define Resume
A brief summary of a person's education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.
Define Job Shadowing
Spending time with a person at work and learning by watching as he or she performs the functions of the job.
Name A Career In The Housing And Design Field
~Architect
~Drafter
~Construction Trades
~Furniture Designer
~Textile Designer
~Interior Designer (Residential or Commercial)
~Landscape Architect
~Real Estate Agent
The Define Stage Is...
All about bringing clarity and focus into the design discussion.
Anthropometrics are...
The study of measurements of the human body compared to surrounding space.
Define Work Samples/Artifacts
Photographs, floor-plan drawings, free-hand sketches, or conceptual models of work that you have done. Will be used in portfolio to showcase your work to future clients.
Define Logistics
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving several components.
An Example Of A Multi-Family Dwelling Is
~An Apartment
~A Condominium
~A Townhouse
Empathy is...
The work you do to understand people within the context of your design challenge.
Social Factors Can Be...
Cultural or Government
Define Design Thinking
Methodology used by designers to solve complex problems, and find desirable solutions for clients.
Define Sustainable Design
An environmental responsibility that considers the protection of the health and welfare of global ecosystems for current and future generations.
You Should Have ___ to ___ Work Samples In A Portfolio
7 to 10
The Prototype Stage Is...
intended to answer questions that get you closer to a final solution based on user feedback.
Human-Centered Factors are...
~Psychology: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
~Anthropometrics
~Proxemics
~Ergonomics
~Accessibility: Universal Design
Define Building Related Illness
A term used when symptoms of a diagnosable illness are identified and attributed directly to an airborne building contaminant.
Define Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Chemical emitting gases or solids from interior products and materials that can cause short-term or long-term adverse health effects.
An Example Of A Professional Interior Design Organization Is
~American Society Of Interior Designers (ASID)
~National Council For Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ)
~National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
~U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The Test Mode Is...
When you solicit feedback about the Prototypes you created. Continue to ask "why" and focus on what you can learn about the person and the problem as well as your potential solutions.
What Is The Order Of Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs Bottom to Top
Physiological ---> Safety ---> Love/Belonging ---> Esteem ---> Self-actualization