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Materials and Sustainability

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In this post I will talk about materials that I will use in my project and their accessibility and sustainability.  I want to use natural wooden appearance on tables, some storage furniture and shelves. I will research local sources that I can use so it will be cheaper and more accessible. English Oak mostly use on flooring as parquet and known for strength and durability. According to Todd (2023), light coloured oak is suits perfectly for Scandinavian style. Scandinavian interior design characterised by its minimalism, functionality and using natural materials and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere ( Alan and McGregor, 2022). I also want to create a functional space by using natural and local materials so English oak is a perfect material for my project.  English Oak Ash wood also strong and durable hardwood to use. Its known for elasticity and can be worked by both hand and machine tools. It has lighter colour than English oak and has more oval shapes on it. High shock...
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Art Portfolio 2 - Portfolio Design

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In this post I will look other professional portfolio's to take some inspiration from them.  First I looked at Kajal Joshi's portfolio. She put inspiration board before giving details about project. This is a good example to show everything together and give information about concept about project. I am thinking to use similar inspiration board with different zones of breakout spaces. That will show my overall design and then I will describe each zone in detail. Kajal Joshi's Portfolio Then I looked at Kye Esdrelon's portfolio. There is an office floor plan before detailed photos of interior. Then there is a 3D digital floor plan  with each section. Showing the overall design n bird-eye view is good to give an opinion about interior design. I will use similar floor plan for both two breakout spaces.  Kye Esdrelon's Portfolio Finally I checked Aalisha Rathod's portfolio. I liked the mood board idea with materials and colour palette and furniture that used in spac...
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Production Plan

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In this post I will make my production plan for my project .  I need one concept sketch for both breakout spaces for 2D outcomes. I will have two hand-draft floor plan for each breakout space. I will create two 3D digital model for each space in Home Styler. Finally I'll try to create one of the space as a 3D physical model.   Home Styler In week 7&8  I'll start designing breakout spaces in Home Styler , I am thinking to finish the draft designs in 4 or 5 day for both space. Then in week 8 I'll draw my concept sketches for each space using ink pen and watercolour. While making the concept sketches I'll start collecting materials and start doing my physical architectural model. After finishing most of the work I'll check all my works and correct the mistakes. Then I will make my concept boards and publish them in my website.  REFERENCES Homestyler  (2022)   1. Introduction to design interface-Contest&Activity-Homestyler Forum ...
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Further Development

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 In this post I will show my further development. I will do more concept sketches and will discuss these. 
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Practical Research: Colour Palette

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After I decide a colour palette I tried colours in my sketch drawings. I did some small quick perspective drawings to just try colours. I tried the colours both on ground floor and first floor sketches. I tried to use all the colours that I decided in my colour palette.  In these practices I used neutral colours around the such as in flooring, walls, shelves and tables. However I coloured the furniture to make the space lively.  I think the colours worked well together and I can use this colour palette in my project. I will do more practice in my further development post. 
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Floor Plan

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After deciding my space plan I will make floor plan in software. I used Home Styler software for making my floor plan. Before I start making my floor plan I researched average door measurements for university and I considered the wheelchair accessibility. 'The minimum clear opening width for internal doorways should be 900mm when approached from a corridor of 1000mm, allowing for wheelchair access. Doors should be accessible for wheelchair users. The dimensions for such doors are 1981 x 838 x 35mm.' (Robinson, 2024) Also the doors should be a fire doors to use in emergency. I checked the average fire doors size.  1981 x 762 x 35mm – often referred to as a 2’6” door is the most common internal door size in England and Wales 1981 x 838 x 35mm – in most circumstances provides the required opening width for wheelchair access under the Part ‘M’ mobility requirements. You may also hear this door size being referred to as a 2’9”   (Enfield, 2025) After research I decided ...
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Demographics - Target Audience

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In this post I will research about my target audience and what they need and want in a breakout space and is my design ideas suitable for them. My target audience is mostly Gen Z and I will research the demographics of Gen Z.  This generation known as first digital native generation, they grew up with smartphones and social media. Technological devices are an  indispensable and necessary part of their lives. Because of that I will add technological devices in breakout spaces such as screen and vending machines. Also Gen Z is most ethnically and nationally diverse generation. Inclusive design and diverse social spaces help Gen Z students feel connected and supported. I will use a design that will appeal everyone. They need a practical and useful furniture in breakout space for different uses, I will use functional and some customizable furniture.  Gen Z According to Davis (2025), Gen Z want an informal working zones and relaxing spaces such as bean bags or café a...
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