Learning Objectives
Apply visual communication skills to focus on selected concepts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
Synthesize 2-D and 3-D design elements and principles to create a coherent and dynamic presentation
Analyze the contributions of historic and contemporary artifacts to the design presentation
Incorporate sustainable practices into the design concept
Design an interactive experience for visitors to the gallery exhibit
Design Scenario
Peter Betjemann, Executive Director of Arts and Education in CLA and Director of the Arts and Education Complex building is your client for this project. Director Betjemann is interested in student perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He wants talented interior design students to submit work for a review of visual exhibits to be presented in the gallery at the new building in 2022.
https://holstarc.com/portfolio/osu-aec (Links to an external site.)
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The focus on the design includes at least one or more elements/concepts/spheres focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The presentation you are developing is a proposal for a design that will be located in the gallery section of the new Arts and Education Complex: When planning the space, allow for a maximum of 5 feet – length x 5 feet – width x 8 feet – height to showcase your work.
The format for this project will be a plan for presentation created on a digital platform: Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, PowerPoint, SketchUp, etc. converted to a PDF.
The presentation must include the following:
2 paragraphs describing an overview of the DEI elements/concepts/spheres with reasoning why they are important to you and our community.
5 artifacts of material culture that reflect the DEI elements/concepts/spheres
These artifacts can be extant(consider stating that you have permission to borrow an artifact from a museum) or created
Include 2 artifacts that show 3-dimensional qualities
Identify the materials, dimensions, form, and design principles and elements on each artifact
Draw 2-3 elevations and a floor plan of the layout with overall dimensions
Note finish materials for flooring and walls and any other relevant surfaces
Add an interactive component to engage the viewer in the exhibit
Show this with a drawing and a paragraph description
Questions to Consider during Design Concept Development:
How does sustainability impact your design solution?
How do social issues impact your design solution?
How do the principles and elements of design impact your solution?
How do the following resources inform your design solution?
Resources:
14 Patterns of Biophilic Design article (filed under Week 11 files for Global Sphere Project)
How a Place Makes Us Feel article (filed under Week 11 files for Global Sphere Project)
TED talk Design at the intersection of technology and biology, Neri Oxman
https://www.ted.com/talks/neri_oxman_design_at_the_intersection_of_technology_and_biology?language=en (Links to an external site.)
A Global History of Architecture textbook online at the library
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