BA(Hons) Interior Architecture & Design Integrated Design Principles 20004 Project 4: Realisation

Lecture 14:

Material Exploration & Environmental Graphic

MATERIAL & FINISHES

How they can be used as design elements?
Basic building substances. Give form, shape, variety and distinction to spaces. Provide the psychological form to the space, structure, finishes and contents for human beings to use. As an integral part of a building structure. Applied as surface treatment or used on components.

MATERIAL EXPLORATION

SELECTION OF MATERIAL
A designer should select materials based on the following checklist of criteria:-

1) 2) 3) 4)

Function Aesthetic Ecological Economic

MATERIAL EXPLORATION

1) FUNCTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriateness and suitability of use. Durability and resistance to damage Easy of maintenance Safety and fireproofing where required Insulation and acoustical properties Regulations/ codes that govern.

FUNCTIONAL CONSIDERATION -MATERIAL EXPLORATION

2. AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriateness to the design concept Surface qualities, such as texture and pattern Colour and light reflection and absorption qualities Visual stability to intended mood or atmosphere Balance, size and proportion of the space

AESTHETIC CONSIDERATION - MATERIAL EXPLORATION

3) ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Environmental impact for acquisition and manufacturing Renewal resources Capability to be recycled Nontoxic to users.

ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION - MATERIAL EXPLORATION

4) ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Initial cost of material, shipping and installation. Availability of material. Cost of maintenance and possible replacement.

MATERIAL EXPLORATION

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC
Embracement of graphic design, architecture and industrial design. Visual aspects of wayfinding, communicating identity and brands, information design, and shaping a sense of place.

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC

Design is everywhere, touching everything we do, everything we see, everything we buy.

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC

ARCHITECTURAL, RETAIL, SIGNAGE AND FLEET DESIGN

Approach Entrance Faade

logo, signage, menus, stationery and a feature mural.

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC

SIGNAGES
When visual cues are not sufficient Types
for location and guidance purposes to communicate corporate policy related to merchandise (brands, prices, sizes) related to promotional activity

Design of signage (size, font, colour) should be incorporated in overall retail design Information Vs clutter?

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC

SUMMARY - RETAIL IMAGE

Communicates to customer who retailer is and what they stand for Fascia name, logo, corporate graphics and colours Store entrance open semi-open funnel / recessed / lobby standard door Window AND Location

ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC