DSNI 210

DSNI 210: Space Planning + Human Factors

Prerequisite: C or better in DSNI120, DSNI125

Credit Hours: (3) Six hours studio

An interior design studio exploration of space planning and human factors with an emphasis on design process and problem solving. 

 

Detailed Description of Content of Course

An interior design studio exploration of space planning and human factors with an emphasis on design process and problem solving. A studio application of the interior design process for space planning with special attention given to human factors.  Building on previous technical skills, this course further incorporates graphic communications, spatial organization, and problem-solving skills to design solutions that interpret requirement and preference while accommodating users on an increasingly complex scale.   

Topics to include: 

1. Human Factors 
   
   1. Anthropometrics 
   2. Ergonomics 
   3. Accessibility & ADA 
   4. Universal Design & inclusive design 
   5. Proxemics 
   6. Wayfinding 
   7. Environmental context 
2. Space Planning Design Process 
   
   1. Research 
   2. Programing 
   3. Analysis: Prototypes, Site analysis 
   4. Schematic Ideation and Iterations: Adjacencies, Block diagrams, Interior sketches, Massing and circulation 
   5. Preliminary space planning 
   6. Redlines and Revisions process and iterations 
3. Environmental context for interiors on humans 
   
   1. Daylighting 
   2. Circulation 
   3. Wayfinding 
   4. Acoustic basics 
   5. Thermal comfort  
4. Codes 
   
   1. Egress 
   2. Occupancy 
   3. ADA  
5. Presentation skills  
   
   1. Process work 
   2. Furniture plans 
   3. Reflected Ceiling Plans 
   4. Annotated plans 

 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Instructional strategies to include:

• Lessons that are followed by class studio time that builds on aspects of the lesson.  
• Activities and exercises, some with experiential aspects, hands on learning 
• Series of space planning projects that grow in scale with a diversity of project types (8b, 8j) 
• Iterative process with peer and instructional critique 
• Student presentations with graphic and oral communication activities  

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:  

1. understand and apply the phases of the interior design space planning process in evolving project scales and types. (8a, 8b, 8j) 
2. ability to synthesize information and generate multiple concepts and/or multiple design responses to programmatic requirements. (8f) 
3. interpret requirements and preferences for interior design solutions with both functional and aesthetic considerations (8c, 8g) 
4. address the sociological and physiological accommodations and needs of the end-users in interior design solutions (7e) 
5. develop plans to reflect the human relationship to the built environment, creating appropriate spatial organization in interior design solutions (4c, 14a) 
6. integrate spatial organization and furniture layout conventions with applicable codes and standards including universal design principles and ADA (16g, 16h, 16i). 
7. Effectively communicate ideas in written, oral and visual formats, including preliminary sketching.  (9c, 9d, 9e) 

Learning outcomes for this course are supplemented by the Council on Interior Design Accreditation standards which are listed by number/letter code at the end of each outcome above. Those standards may be furnished upon request to supplement this course proposal.

 

Assessment Measures

Assorted exercises and activities in human factors, ergonomics, anthropometrics, proxemics, universal design, and ADA planning 

Quizzes 

Minimum of 3 space planning projects that include: 

• Design Justifications 
• presentation plans 
• process work packages 
• quality craftsmanship 

Participation in critique 

 

Other Course Information

N/A

 

Review and Approval

February 21, 2024