Interior Design II (Diploma)

This course provides knowledge of principles of design and design elements and understanding of psychology of colors. The students are given exercises that helps them develop creative and innovative thinking, which is the most vital asset for achieving success in the field of design.

Color Psychology

• Students learn about the colors, their attributes and psychological effects on a person’s mind.
• Introduction – Physics, physiology and psychology of colors – visible spectrum, colored light, color temperature, color interaction, color blindness.
• Color Systems: Munsell, Ostwald, DIN, CIE, OAS, Kupper, Gerritsen, NCS, Color-aid system, and color systems in practice, simplified color system, color terminology, special color issues, mixed color effects, effects of texture, using color systems, Problems with color.
• Use of color in various functional contexts – Residential interiors, Non Residential interiors.
• Use of color in special situations – outdoor/indoor spaces, accessories, artworks, etc.

Color Wheel

• Guideline for using color.
• Color psychology and symbolism.
• Types of color uses and applications.
• Primary, secondary, tertiary colors, color wheel, color schemes color value, intensity, and modification of color hues – tints, shades, neutralization.
• Color charts – types, making and using. Color harmony, use of color harmony.
• Color mixing system.
• Simultaneous contrast.
• Color interactions.

Lighting

• Understanding light, its sources and properties.
• Type of lighting and how it effects on designed space.
• Color rendering and natural light.
• Lighting design.
• Natural Light levels.