ID 2840 - Design Process + Planning

Credits: 3

This sophomore-level course introduces students to the design process as it relates to programming and spatial development. Emphasis is on programming methodology, problem-solving strategies, and the role of space planning for residential and small commercial spaces within the context of the relationship between human beings and their environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the ability to plan common residential and commercial spaces with considerations for physical and psychological factors, spatial relationships, functionality, safety, accessibility, and specific need.

Prerequisites: ID 1510 - Survey of Interior Design and ID 1710 - Drafting

Notes: (Formerly ID 2850)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand theories related to the impact of the built environment on human experience, behavior, and performance.
Gather and apply human- centered evidence.
Analyze and synthesize human perception and behavior patterns to inform design solutions.
Apply human factors, ergonomics, and universal design principles to design solutions.
Apply space planning techniques throughout the design process.
Apply knowledge and skills learned to solve progressively complex design problems.
Apply knowledge and skills learned to identify and define issues relevant to the design problem.
Apply knowledge and skills learned to design original and creative solutions.
Apply knowledge and skills learned to execute the design process: pre-design, quantitative and qualitative programming, schematic design, and design development.
Understand the importance of evaluating the relevance and reliability of information and research impacting design solutions.
Recognize a range of problem identification and problem solving methods.
Recognize innovation and risk taking.
Recognize methods of idea generation and design thinking.
Effectively interpret and communicate data and research.
Effectively express ideas and their rationale in oral communication.
Effectively express ideas and their rationale in written communication.
Effectively express ideas developed in the design process through visual media: ideation drawings and sketches.
Effectively express project solutions using a variety of visual communication techniques and technologies appropriate to a range of purposes and audiences.
Understand how design solutions affect and are impacted by vertical and horizontal systems of transport and circulation such as stairs, elevators, or escalators.
Recognize the origins and intent of laws, codes, and standards.

ID 2840 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Space Planning Basics, 4th Edition - ISBN: 978-1118882009

Human Dimensions + Interior Space - ISBN: 9780823072712

Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning, 2nd Edition - ISBN: 9780071346160
Required Course Materials:

Basic Drafting Equipment
Colored Markets and pencils
¼” and 1/8” graph paper
¼” and 1/8” combination plumbing template
Circle Template
11” x 14” vellum sheets
Roll of 18” white tracing paper (aka “bum wad” or “trash”)
3-ring binder
25’-0” or 30’-0” tape measure
Calculator (smartphone app available at Construction Master)
Clipboard (optional, for fieldwork)
Storage tube (plastic or cardboard to fit 24” drawings)