PAST:
Studying Product design at A-level has helped me to understand how objects effect people and spaces. Designing and creating both a copper floral lamp and an outdoor egg pod chair enabled me to understand how to work with different materials in different environments. Interior design encompasses the theory of object, space and experience. Each interior evokes a wide range of emotions both positive and negative; giving each individual a different perception and view on a space. No one person will experience the same emotion in the same place which is why interiors can be personal and unique to everyone who is in them.
PRESENT:
Creating my zine allowed me to find out what interests and inspires me in the world of design. It enabled me to understand who I am as a designer which will help me to produce creative, unique, personal and symbolic designs. Visiting Cardiff Bay and having a tour around the Senedd allowed me to grasp more of an idea of different types of interior design and architecture. In the heart of the Senedd was a beautiful mushroom shaped structure made from Western Redcedar timber, this produced a natural and calming feeling within the political space, unlike other government buildings.
FUTURE:
In the future I would like to experience projects which challenge me as a designer, therefore allowing myself to widen my knowledge in the design world. I believe that encountering different challenges will help me grow and flourish as a designer. Learning more about different designers will allow me to gain a wide range of ideas which I could incorporate into my own style. I have learnt that interior design is not solely about soft furnishings and elaborate designs, it looks at how spaces effect different people. Creating the zines showed me that each person within the course has a different style, making each designer unique. I am also excited to develop my skills in CAD further which will allow me to express my design ideas in more depth.
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