Credit Points: 15
Study Time: 150 Hours

The main purpose of our work as designers of interior spaces is the interaction with the end users, people. In this unit you will explore how the movement and behaviour of people does not only inform our design of spaces but also how designs can be generated by them.

Ideally we want people to feel included, part of, the environments that they use and interact with the spaces that we design for them. As part of this process the designer must become intimately aware of the needs (both physical and psychological), movements, activities, moods, senses and behaviours of his target audience.

This unit will explore all of the more abstract considerations above in the design of a space for a group of people with very particular needs. 

Outline Syllabus
An indicative guide to the content covered by this unit.

• The needs of the person to be considered in the design of interior spaces. Assessment of the specific requirements of users in the design of a specific space. 
• Anthropometric data and its application. 
• The interaction of people and objects within space.

Method of Delivery
Lectures, demonstrations, studio projects.

Aims

A1 To develop an understanding of the needs and the context of the user to the design of interior spaces.
A2 To develop an approach to the application of specific needs to the design of a specific enclosed space.
A3 To develop an awareness of the importance and application of anthropometric data to design.
A4 To develop an understanding of the interaction between people and objects within enclosed spaces.
A5 To develop your ability in the creative use of materials, colours and textures in your design.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological needs of the user as well as their role in the context of the design of enclosed spaces.
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to specify those needs and how they can be realised in the design of enclosed spaces.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the application of anthropometric data to the design of enclosed spaces.
LO4 Demonstrate the issues involved in the interaction between people, objects and space.
LO5 Demonstrate and communicate the creative use of materials and finishes in the contemporary interior environment.

Reference Material

Key
Adler, D (1999) Metric Handbook: Planning and Design Data 2nd Ed. Architectural Press:Oxford
Dernie, D (1996) Exhibition Design Laurence King: London
Oliver, P. (2006). Build to Meet Needs: Cultural Issues in Vernacular Architecture: Raising the Roof. Oxford: Architectural Press.
Pheasant, S (1996). Bodyspace - anthropometry, ergonomics and the design of work. London: Taylor & Francis.
Taylor, B. Brown. (2005). Architecture & Identity: Reconciling Traditional Cultural Values & Modern Design. London: W.W.Norton & Co Ltd.

Recommended
Deasy. (1990) Designing places for people
Franck, K & Lepori, B. (2000) Architecture Inside Out Tillman, B & P &
Woodson, W. (1991) Human Factors Design Handbook