Textures Applied to Interior Design

Search and application of concepts for interior design projects

“We have reached the end of this course. I thank you very much for your effort and company. I hope you had fun, but above all, that you learned a lot. I would like to invite you to carry out your own interior decoration project, so that you can build the proposal for a space from beginning to end, based on a clear concept and a coherent palette of textures. Let me show you what steps I would like to see in your project process: The user and the space Interview the user and get to know the space. Get as much information as possible about the user who inhabits the space you are going to create. You can use the project start-up guide I gave you to conduct a kind of interview. Remember that the goal is for the user to tell you about their lifestyle, their tastes, and their requirements or expectations. This step is very important, as it will be essential to the success of the project. Once you have the information, it is time to carry out the information gathering. Having a drawing of the space in order to build the layout of the space is essential, so you must make a drawing of the space and take all the measurements. Normally, a freehand drawing is made first with the shape of the space and all its measurements. Then, this drawing is made to scale using a program such as Vectorworks or AutoCAD.

The concept Define a concept to work on in the project. When creating the concept you will use for a project, a great way to start is to brainstorm. A good tip is to look up the key words in a thesaurus, this will help you find other related words. Write down all the words and then mix two words to make a sentence and thus create a powerful concept that represents the project. The mood board Create a digital mood board. This will be your trump card when it comes to designing and choosing different textures, color palettes, etc. It is an excellent tool to communicate your vision for the project. It is a kind of summary that should be faithful to the personality and identity that you want to capture in the project. Space and furniture layout Make a layout of the space so you can see how the furniture will be arranged in relation to the use of the space and the activities that can be carried out in it. I recommend having at least two layout options that are different from each other and that are very functional, that respect the circulation spaces, the spaces to open the windows and the entire architecture of the space so as not to interfere with its proper functioning. Once you have defined the layout of the space, it is time to choose the furniture. When choosing each piece of furniture, you must be faithful to the concept and mix different textures, colors, fabrics and materials, associated with your mood board. Texture palette Create a texture palette that represents the space and the decoration proposal. To do this, you must select different textures and materials that work together to create a balanced and aesthetic proposal. Ideally, you should use a surface to hold your texture palette proposals so you can easily mix them up when working on a project. For this reason, I recommend using a tray in a neutral color. The proposal Make the decoration proposal. Start by selecting furniture that has the necessary measurements that you defined in the project plan. To develop the proposals, use Photoshop or Illustrator and build the space digitally, trying to make it look as realistic and natural as possible. I recommend using Photoshop to be able to use the images of the stores and build the spaces with real images and not renders. At the end of your project, present the decoration proposal to the user. For this, you can have a basic presentation in InDesign or Illustrator that has your logo or name, and your information so that it feels professional. Don't forget to also present the texture palette to the user. This palette should have alternative materials when presented. Therefore, as the project progresses, it will be reduced, leaving only what is selected. By proposing options, you give the user the possibility to choose and feel part of the project. If you don't know which space to choose to work on, remember that it can be a room consisting of a living room and a dining room, or you can choose a master bedroom or any other space you want to cover. As you carry out your project, remember that the digital mood board will be the direct inspiration for creating the texture palette. I look forward to seeing the result of your project, please share it by clicking on "Create your project". If you have any questions, you can ask me in the forum. However, I ask you to be patient to get my answer, since I am usually working on different projects at the same time and my time is scarce. I would like to encourage you to comment and participate in giving your opinion on other colleagues' projects. Feedback in design is always appreciated. Also, I remind you that the project must be based on your target user and your concept. Each project is unique and has its own identity! I say goodbye with a big hug for you, I thank you for the opportunity you gave me to share with you what I have learned throughout my professional journey. See you soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“We have reached the end of this course. I really appreciate your effort and company. Congratulations! It's time to start your own path in creating a texture palette to develop a decoration project. Remember to gather as much information as possible that allows you to develop a concept according to your objectives and those of the user. This concept will be the guide for all your subsequent decisions. I advise you to use references so that you can develop a complete idea. With them you can find the right elements to create your texture palette. and present it to the appropriate person. This ...”

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Course summary for: Textures Applied to Interior Design

• Level: Beginner
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• 4 units
• 17 lessons (3h 23m)
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• Category

  Architecture & Spaces

• Areas

  Interactive Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, Spatial Design