Title: Interpret the principles of design.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Interpreting the Elements and Principles of Design

Interpretation may include

- describing each principle (i.e., unity, balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, hierarchy, scale, proportion)
- determining the role each principle plays in aesthetics and function
- determining the psychological effects of the principles
- evaluating an interior space in terms of each principle
- applying each principle in a design.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How is each principle used in the creation of an interior design?
- Why is it important to understand and make good use of the principles of design?
- What are the consequences of failing to understand and make good use of the principles of design in a project?

Communication

- What role does communication play when applying the principles of design in a project?
- How can a designer get helpful input from a client when determining how to use the principles of design?
- How can the interior design professional best communicate to a client how the principles of design have been applied in a project?

Leadership

- How do professionals incorporate the principles of design in a project while satisfying the wishes and/or requirements of clients, architects, and contractors?
- How can professionals evaluate guidelines when applying the principles of design to a project?

Management

- What training and resources assist when applying the principles of design in a project?
- How can an interior design professional manage a client's wishes while applying the principles of design to the project?