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Spatial Experimental and Creative Thinking

Course developers

Prior knowledge

InfT2044, IT in Design II

MākZ2016, Composition and Colour Studies II

MākZP010, Form Design

MašZ2016, Product Design AutoCAD II

Course abstract

The study course provides knowledge of creative thinking methods and their usage, experimenting with its different techniques, in the process of developing new ideas and interior design projects. Alongside theoretical knowledge, students learn practical skills to apply creative thinking tools, create creative and original solutions in interior design. Tasks include impulsive actions, analytical decision-making and a creative approach, developing ideas from sketches to presenting an interior design project to a wider audience, taking into account spatial aspects.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of creative thinking and interior design, the process of creating new ideas - presentation;
Skills: being able to acquire and analyse the necessary information for the development of an interior design project in accordance with the requirements of functional, aesthetic and modern interior - practical works/seminars;
Competencies: being able to use theoretical knowledge and skills acquired in the course of study by creating a successful, competitive design project for the interior - creation of an A2 mood board.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time studies:
1. Creative thinking methods and techniques - 1 (h) lecture, 1 (h) practical work/seminar
2. Application of design thinking in practice, from inspiration materials to 3D forms – 2 (h) practical work/seminar
3. Experimental tasks for rapid start-up of ideas – 2 (h) practical work/seminar
4. Conceptual design and creative methods for developing new ideas – 2 (h) lectures
5. Defending the practical work. Creative thinking technique chosen - presentation -2 (h) practical work/seminar
6. Theoretical aspects of interior design (interior composition, room proportions and characteristics) – 2 (h) lectures
7. Spatial perception, environmental styling and design tendencies – 1 (h) lecture, 1 (h) practical work/seminar
8. Functional layout of the room – 2 (h) lectures
9. Interior colour - 2 (h) practical work/seminar
10. Sustainability in interior design - 1 (h) lecture
11. Creation of an interior design concept, prerequisites for the preparation and creation of visualisations – 1 (h)lecture, 1 (h) practical work/seminar
12. Development of the spatial concept – 1 (h) practical work/seminar
13. Defending the practical work. Design and presentation of interior design concepts (visualisations) in A2 digital mood board format - 2 (h) practical work/seminar
14. Interior finish materials, innovation and area design conditions - 2 (h) lectures
15. Design procedures for interior design, drafting and drafting guidelines – 2 (h) lecture
16. Development of wall wraps - 2 (h) practical work/seminar
17. Defending the practical work. Development and presentation of an area interior design project in A2 mood board format - 2 (h) practical work/seminar
Part time studies:
All topics specified for full-time presence are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the number of hours specified

Requirements for awarding credit points

Successfully defended all the practical works and a successful average mark allows getting the credit points needed.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. Research in the field of self-interest has been carried out using creative methods and techniques.
2. A concept of spatial design has been developed using creative thinking methods and previously acquired knowledge and skills. An integrated visualization within an A2 digital mood board has been developed.
3. An interior design of a space has been developed, observing the basic principles of interior design. Creation and presentation of the A2 mood board.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The final assessment of the study course is calculated from the total assessment of three practical works divided by three. If the average arithmetic mark divides, the attendance of the classes is taken into account. If the number of classes attended is at least 75% of the total number of classes, the mark is rounded up.

Compulsory reading

1. Fiell Ch., Fiell P. Taschen Bibliotheca Universalis: Industrial Design A-Z. Köln: Taschen, 2016.
2. Faimon P., Weigand J. The nature of design. OH: Cincinnati, 2004.
3. Neufert E., Neufert P. Architects' Data, 6th Edition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2023. 656 p.
4. Pressman, A. Design Thinking: A Guide to Creative Problem Solving for Everyone. London: Routledge, 2018. Nav liel. b-kās
5. Irbīte A. Interjers. Rīga: Jumava, 2005. 144 lpp.

Further reading

1. Fiell Ch., Fiell P. Taschen Bibliotheca Universalis: Design of the 20th Century. Köln: Taschen, 2012.
2. Hands D. Vision and values in Design Management. Switzerland: AVA book, 2009.
3. Brand W., Koene, P. Visual Thinking: Empowering People and Organisations through Visual Collaboration. Amsterdam: BIS Publisher, 2017.
4. Fisher E. Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces (New York School of Interior Design). New York: Clarkson Potter, 2018.
5. Ramstede F. Jūties kā mājas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2020. 240 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

Deko. Rīga: Santa.

Notes

Compulsory course in a professional bachelor's programme in design and crafts, full and part-time studies.