Designing Spaces: Paratelic and Telic Experiences in Interior Design - Prof. Sarah Jo Benn, Study notes of Production and Operations Management

Download Designing Spaces: Paratelic and Telic Experiences in Interior Design - Prof. Sarah Jo Benn and more Study notes Production and Operations Management in PDF only on Docsity! 03/08/2010  Formal Design: Paratelic Experience  Arousal seeking  Straight pathways  Clear order and visual path  Verticality  Large scale  Gives a sense of order over nature  Loud sounds  Informal design: Telic Experience  Arousal reducing  Asymmetrical  Focal points subtle, not on a vertical/horizontal axis, more casually dispersed  Blended colors  Random placement  Area is divide creating a more human scale  Focus on horizontal  Winding pathways  Space changes gradually  Lack of control over nature: may look wild or over grown  Organic, coarse hardscape materials  Tranquil sounds    Elements of interiors 1. Architectural elements – e.g. railings, doors, trim, columns 2. Flooring 3. Furniture 4. Window covering 5. Wall covering 6. Accessories – e.g. vases, plants, books, wall art, sculptures 7. Lighting 8. Tableware – e.g. linens, plate, silverware, glasses  Interiors are a reflection of and an influence on the individual  Interiors Reflect Personal and Social Identity  What gender do you attach to these rooms? o Den, garage, basement, kitchen, living room, dining room  Become symbols of the self o “The meaning of Things” o Object we cherish in homes stand for who we think we are or want to be o Sex stereotypes still influence what we cherish  Save one thing… what would it be?  Men and children: action things and tools  Women and elderly: sentimental & emotional  Teens: stereo system  Cherished things define one as:  Thing specialist: monetary, rarity, or status value  Person specialist: interpersonal connection value  Self specialist: personal physical or psychological comfort value  Generalist: mix of the above  Most of us will be generalists- being balanced & having a blend  Interiors Influence 03/08/2010  03/08/2010