Design Philosophy

 The design philosophy is a fundamental aspect of design. It summarizes the most important components of a plan: the who, what, where, when, why, and how.  “Many visionaries, such as Steve Jobs, have made the articulation of a design philosophy integral to their team’s design process”, states uizard.io. In short, a design philosophy is important to anyone in a creative field, like interior design. What is my personal design philosophy summed up in three words? Simplistic, sustainable, and expressional. 

I believe that a good design doesn’t need filler objects and that bareness in a space creates a professional and desirable look. Many     people think simplistic means “dull” or “bland” such as a gray wall with black, generic-looking accents or décor. I see simplicity as a                                                       

  muted wall color with pops of color within the decoration or furniture. I think simplistic designs can be just as aesthetically pleasing as intricate designs. 

Sustainability is the ability to maintain at a certain rate or level, which is important in design when considering who uses the space. Whether that is an office building or a family living room, it should be easily maintained and user-friendly. 

When designing a space for either myself or someone else, I want parts of their personality to show through. Expressionism is an important part of making a space feel like someone's own. This could be done using something as simple as pictures or as complex as a mural. This is more of a philosophy for residential or private office spaces rather than a large-scale project, but even in those the company or organization could be represented through the design.  

The design philosophy is unique to each person and gives them a baseline when starting a new project. Mine includes simplicity, sustainability, and expressionism. Simplistic is elegant and professional, but not for everyone. Sustainability is keeping Earth and the clients in mind. Finally, expressionism is also in favor of the client but keeps the project interesting for the designer. 

Thank you for reading! Hope you enjoyed it. :)

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