Reflection:
Interior Design Projects class is the most important module in the Interior
Architecture course. The total amount of credits obtained from IDP class is 5 credit
hours. Therefore, it is important that we learn and explore the most during this class.
This is the time where we have to do as much research as we can and also never stop
developing ideas. I started carrying a sketchbook around with me so whenever I have
a new idea, I could jot them down and have quick sketches to help me throughout the
semester. The main thing that I have learnt from this module for this semester is about
lighting. However, I feel like I have a lot more to learn and there is always room for
improvement as lighting is a very subjective topic and it is not possible to learn
everything in such a short amount of time.
Throughout this whole semester, I enjoy doing assignment 1 as I did quite a lot of
research on luminosity and how light comes in different forms and sizes. It is the start
of the whole semester and I began to slowly learn and understand more about lighting
as the time passes by. It is challenging however I still enjoyed myself while doing the
assignment. This semester is the first time I tried 3D rendering on the computer so I
learned quite a lot on how to develop a space with lighting using technology. I also
find it interesting how lighting can change a space environment ambience.
I do not see any disadvantages in this module. Any flaws that I have faced during the
whole semester was mainly from my own mistakes and carelessness. From this
module, I need to improve more on time management and work finesse to become a
better interior design student. The biggest challenge I faced for this semester is to
integrate the lighting and theme with the space, and turn it into a cafe of your choice.
I had difficulties in conveying my ideas into my presentation boards. This whole
module requires a lot of research to be conducted to find inspiration, create an
ambience with lighting, and unify it with a design that is unique for the cafe.
Through this assignment, I was able to understand more about the concept of light. Light, in
natural or artificial form, are able to create various forms of visuals that creates harmonious
imageries. The images formed are able to create their own unique characteristics, temperatures,
intensities and emotions which are observed by our senses and consequently create perceptions
of the environment.
In the first series, the intensity of light from the sun in the evening depicts the temperature
of natural light. The sunsets illustrates different gradients of colours, gradually changing with time
and density of clouds in the surroundings, thus, creating a natural lighting with diverse shades and
hues of colour making each sunset of each day different from the yesterdays. Although the source
of light was not clearly visible the intensity of colour hues are strong. The artwork represents the
ever-changing gradient of colours in the series of photos. The indefinite shapes of each colours are
used to depict the shifting shapes of clouds.
The second series illustrates the emotional ambiance that can be created with artificial
light. Using LED lighting from a table lamp and an air diffuser, the balance of dark and light is
manipulated to produce a variety of images that gives out a mysterious vibe for visible vapour of
water. For the artwork, I’ve used cotton pads to represent the water vapour and a battery operated
LED light. The cotton pads was the closest material to signify the water vapour as its fibre can be
easily transformed.
The third and final series is the natural form of light (sun), which appears in the form of rays
of light as it is blocked by the clouds and buildings in its path. Sunlight peeks through the clouds
creating rays of light in its place, demonstrating a powerful source of energy. For the artwork,
flower-shaped sculptures made from air dry clay is to represent the clouds. The positions are
scattered and of different sizes just like the clouds to show variety. Colours used are warm colours
such as red, orange and yellow. These colours represent the rays of sunlight, dispersing in radial
direction.
In conclusion, the way lighting acts can change the spatiality, the atmosphere and the
visibility. The lit environment deals with brightness, shadows, lighting distribution, colour and many
other aspects that influence our visual experience and plays with our mood.
Romanesque facade on Balsa Wood
