Interior Design Features Research Articles

Сучасні тенденції дизайну інтер’єру закладів ресторанного бізнесу

The article examines the issues related to the consideration of practical aspects of interior design of restaurant business establishments. It is noted that, despite all the difficulties and general tension in Ukraine, the hospitality sector continues to work and develop. At this, a more positive and dynamic situation is observed in the western and central regions of Ukraine, as well as the city of Kyiv. It is emphasized that one of the tools for the competitiveness of restaurant business establishments is their image, unique style, interior design features. Design has already become an integral part of many spheres of human life, which allows us to talk about its significant role in the life of a person and society. Design elements should correspond to the specifics and strategy of the institution in order to as much as possible convey the idea and be competitive. A well-chosen and developed design can bring the institution many advantages. Design influences factors such as: the identity of the company, attracting the best employees and their retention, recognition and unforgettable impressions of the establishment. Particular attention in the article is paid to ethnic design. According to the author, ethnodesign should be considered as a project activity to create modern forms of the material environment using traditional elements of the culture of a certain ethnic group. Ethnic design corresponds to the semantic and aesthetic characteristics of a particular ethnic culture, uses the national flavor characteristic of the traditions of a particular people. The article proves with arguments that ethno-restaurants-museums are becoming a common format in Ukraine. Such establishments not only offer dishes of ancient national cuisine, but also hold various cultural events and festivals. Examples of well-known ethno-restaurants-museums in different regions of Ukraine are given, among which the leaders are the western Ukrainian regions.

Empowering Digital Marketing with Interactive Virtual Reality (IVR) in Interior Design: Effects on Customer Satisfaction and Behaviour Intention

Interior design industries have evolved to adopt advanced digital and interactive virtual reality (IVR) technologies for promotion. Marketing using a platform with a virtual interior design feature is an approach that enables not only the building up of a positive image for an interior design firm but also allows customers to experience home design intuitively on the digital platform. This study researched the relationship between the three factors of aesthetics, ease of use, and information quality in digital marketing and consumer satisfaction. Data from 120 respondents were collected via the internet. The results generated from structural equation modelling indicated that the above factors positively influence customer satisfaction with a digital platform empowered with the IVR interior design. It was found that information quality has the most influence among the three factors. Despite numerous scholars having conducted in-depth research on digital marketing, existing research lacks a consumer perspective for examining what factors have the most significant impact on consumers. Moreover, relatively little work has been conducted to determine the customer’s perceptions towards the digital marketing approach using virtual interior design and its interactive features. A theoretical model for interactive virtual interior design features for digital marketing is thus proposed.

Exploring Visual Biophilic Interior Design Features in Homes: An Experimental Study through a Virtual Environment Design

Exploring Visual Biophilic Interior Design Features in Homes: An Experimental Study through a Virtual Environment Design

Specifics of Design of Healthcare Institutions Interiors in the Conditions of the "COVID 19" Pandemic

The purpose of the article is to forecast, determine changes in the methodological basis for creating an interior environment by means of design in conditions of extremely uncertain requirements for the protection of the population from COVID-19. The research methodology involves the use of methods of generalization and systematization of scientific and theoretical information on the design of the environment in the context of the spread of coronavirus infection. The scientific novelty of the study is to clarify the features of interior design of healthcare institutions in the context of protection against coronavirus infections. Conclusions. Ukrainian healthcare sector found itself in an ambivalent state in late 2020, as the coronavirus raged relentlessly across the country, vaccination was developed quite slowly, therefore, being in public institutions, vulnerable population groups needed special safety conditions. Coronavirus-related expenses have already leveled a financial blow to healthcare system. Many hospitals lacked the space and resources to treat Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms, while treating those with mild and asymptomatic patients who could infect healthcare professionals and other patients. During the first wave of the virus pandemic, beds for patients were set up in lobbies, conference rooms and even cafeterias. They were added to the wards and corridors, filling any free space. The pandemic required the flexibility of medical and research institutions and services to overcome current and future crises.
 As a result of the conducted research what specific design decisions should be considered when designing medical facilities in a pandemic. The peculiarities of creating safe, adapted, flexible and efficient spaces that support the quality of medical care and are resistant to infections on the example of foreign experience are highlighted. And research the basic regularities of pandemic-resistant healthcare design were identified: versatility, flexibility, aesthetics and harmony, safety and sterility, mobility and innovation. The interior should be focused on reducing the transmission of infectious particles.

Interior design features for people with autism spectrum disorder

Interior design features for people with autism spectrum disorder

공공북카페의 공간특성과 이용행태 분석

The number of cafes as one of the typical ‘the Third place’ has been dramatically increased. Multi-purpose cafes include functions of the workplace, library, showroom, shop, and gallery. Some typical activities in cafes are working or conversation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the physical characteristics of book cafes and user’s behavioral patterns adjacent to public municipal office areas. For this study, an unobtrusive direct observation method was employed in two cases. Data analysis was conducted to identify physical characteristics (circulation, spatial layout, furniture arrangement) and interior design features (image, shape, material finishes, color, lighting, and natural elements) and behavioral types (conversation, rest, reading, work, and waiting). The target area, which was an idle space in front of the district office’s civil service office, was created as a public book cafe and turned into rest and cultural space freely available to residents and district office employees, and various activities were observed. When a cafe area is combined with a book library, visitors are scattered and use evenly throughout the whole area, while the cafe zone is separated from the library areas, more visitors prefer to staying cafe zone. Duration time may be related to furniture arrangement rather than spatial openness or separation. Social activities such as conversation more frequently took place in open and secured with privacy. Individual visitors for work usually occupied separated and more enclosed areas.

Designers' perceptions of biophilia and testing of the biophilic interior design matrix in China

PurposeThe Biophilic Interior Design Matrix (BID-M) was created to assist designers with identifying biophilic interior design features for optimizing nature integration for evidence-based design. The BID-M was developed and tested with interior design practitioners in the United States. There was a need to further develop the BID-M for other cultures along with understanding the designers' perceptions of biophilia.Design/methodology/approachA mixed methods approach was used with 101 interior designers/architects practicing in China using a pre- and post-questionnaire surrounding a room assessment using the BID-M.FindingsThe Chinese translation of the BID-M was perceived as beneficial to design practice, evaluated as reliable and valid. The Chinese designers perceived a significant increase in knowledge and importance of biophilia after using the BID-M and it was useful in assisting all parts of the design process. The designers had some prior experience with biophilic design and clients have been requesting suitable natural and artificial light features.Practical implicationsThe BID-M was seen as a human centered design tool that is useful to evaluate biophilic design features in the built environment.Originality/valueOverall, the BID-M appears to be useful throughout the design process to ultimately support well-being. The participants' cultural background expands use of the BID-M and provides opportunities for additional cultural applications of biophilic design and future research. The BID-M offers additional language for incorporating biophilic design as well as serving to educate and guide feature selection.

Interior design features of merchant mansions of provincial cities of Russia during the eclectic period (based on the materials of Astrakhan)

Interior design features of merchant mansions of provincial cities of Russia during the eclectic period (based on the materials of Astrakhan)

INTERIOR DESIGN OF CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTERS

The article is devoted to the study of the interior design of civil protection shelters, and is an attempt to draw the public’s attention to the means of creating acceptable conditions for the shelter of the civilian population. The purpose of the article is to analyze the main problems and difficulties that accompany the arrangement of such institutions, as well as to propose and systematize the main features and requirements that must be taken into account when developing design projects of civil defense shelter interiors. The research methodology consists in a systematic, comprehensive and comprehensive analysis of the problems of architectural design of the interiors of civil protection shelters. The research used the analysis of literary, normative, informational sources, grapho-analytical methods, photographs, and field research. The research methodology consists of a set of practical, theoretical, empirical, retrospective and factor analysis methods. The scientific novelty of the obtained results is that: – for the first time the factors were determined, the features were identified, the design principles of the interior arrangement of the shelter of the civil protection of the population were determined; – the methodology for the design of interiors of civil protection shelters has been improved; – the methods of forming the interior design of civil protection shelters gained further development. The practical significance of this article lies in the fact that it will be of interest to both researchers who study the interior design features of civil defense shelters, as well as users and builders.

Evaluating the impacts of color, graphics, and architectural features on wayfinding in healthcare settings using EEG data and virtual response testing

Wayfinding difficulties in healthcare facilities have been shown to increase anxiety among patients and visitors, to reduce staff operational efficiency, and to increase operational costs. There is evidence that wayfinding-oriented interior design features can mitigate these problems, but the robust evaluation of wayfinding design strategies is hindered by the unique nature of each building and the expense of testing different navigational aids. The current study implemented a novel testing approach using virtual reality and EEG data to evaluate the effects of three different interior designs, using altered color patterns, graphics, and architectural features intended to enhance wayfinding in a specific hospital facility. Multiple sources of data including self-reported responses, behavioral metrics, and measurements of neural activity in wayfinding-relevant brain regions were collected. The results indicated that the most extensive wayfinding design was associated with improvements in some orientation behaviors and with greater neurological activation in the brain regions of interest. However, these findings did not translate into improved wayfinding times or reductions in self-reported stress, fatigue, or confusion. The authors discuss the implications of these findings and make extensive recommendations for the future directions of evidence-based pre-construction design testing. The streamlined testing platform and data-analysis approach that was developed in this work can make this evidence-based approach more feasible for other researchers and professional designers, eventually leading to a broad comparative data-set incorporating a wide range of buildings and participants.

Using daily objects as material primes of valorisation and control in psychiatric facilities

Abstract As part of the built environment objects and interior design features can affect thoughts, emotions and behaviour in various ways. Referring to the concept of material and conceptual priming (Kay et al., 2004; Berger & Fitzsimons, 2008), these objects can provoke associations and by that subconsciously activate mental concepts which influence emotional states, judgements and subsequent behaviours. In many healthcare facilities, the formal-aesthetic design of the built environment visually conveys the concept of institutionalisation through clinical and sterile styles, impersonal and standardised configurations and a lack of individualisation. This applies in particular to the setting of psychiatric facilities in which from a clinical point of view sterile and impersonal aesthetics are not required and might even be detrimental to the therapeutic processes. However, there is reason to believe that the use of everyday objects can support therapeutic processes and thus be seen as an element of psychosocially supportive design (Ulrich, 1997) in two ways. Firstly, everyday objects derived from domestic contexts refer to aesthetics that are contrary to the concept of institutionalisation. Instead by communicating features of comfort and subtle luxury they might activate the mental concept of valorisation which can be seen as an important resource in therapeutic settings that strengthens commitment and trusts. Secondly, offering choice of a variety of everyday objects in psychiatric settings enables patients to exert control in a context that otherwise is characterised by total loss of control. This increased sense of control is an important part of Antonovsky's sense of coherence (1979) and a valuable asset for recovery and empowerment of psychiatric patients.

Revisiting Healing Environments: Islamic Interior Elements in Hospital Rooms in North Africa.

A predominant notion among researchers is that hospital room design and decor are subject to the designer's expression of self, which is contrary to evidence-based studies showing that design and decor can impact patient health. The aim of this study was to examine whether improvement in quality of healthcare provided in hospitals could be achieved through the convergence of expertise of healthcare professionals and hospital room designers. This was a prospective study to identify the impact of hospital interior design features with a focus on single occupancy rooms. Volunteers were recruited through advertisements and the study was conducted at the Tripoli Medical Center. Responses were analyzed using a three-dimensional computer-aided design software to help respondents accurately map their preferences and visualize outcomes. Participants preferred an aesthetically pleasing hospital room environment that included art and bright colors, window views, and the need for personalization, technology, mobility, and flexibility, all of which improved satisfaction and happiness. Of these, participants' preference for technology as a cause for satisfaction and happiness was a novel finding. Designers of hospital room interiors should plan and create an appealing single occupancy room for increasing user satisfaction and patient wellness.

Historical and Cultural Features of Russian Home Interior in the Context of Daily Routine

The article presents the analysis of the daily urban culture dynamics of the Russians and the interior design features of the urban Russian Home in the Soviet and post-Soviet periods. The interior, being the embodiment of the material and symbolic human environment represented by Home, is considered as a source of historical and cultural information about a person. The daily routine of a mainstream citizen was studied, reflecting the dynamics and contradictions of drastic historical changes and allowing to understand the cultural mentality at certain historical stages. In addition to photographic materials of the Russian housing interiors in the Soviet and post-Soviet periods, media resources data, such as: mass media publications, Internet sites materials, the article also contains the results of the authors’ interviews of the residents of the city of Vladivostok. The peculiar features of the Soviet and modern Russian mentality of the average urban resident were highlighted, the trends in the development of Russian urban daily routine were identified. The history of the mainstream Russian interior dating from 1917 up to 2018, represented by the examples of typical housing for its time, clearly reflects the complex path of transforming Russian daily routine from asceticism and sacrifice of the 1920s to the apparently prosperous everyday life of the 1980s and its modern inconsistency. A comparative analysis of the mainstream and elite Russian home interiors reveals significant differences in their quality and, accordingly, the incomparability of daily household culture of different social layers of Russian society. These contradictions in society can be traced throughout the post-revolutionary period and are increasing in modern Russia.

THE FEATURES OF MODERN INTERIORS FORMATION OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

The interior design of hospitals space takes an important role in improving well-being during medical stays. In Today in Ukraine, the development of medical institutions, and especially their interior spaces, is given insufficient attention, and they, with their outdated and unattractive appearance, can cause discomfort to most patients, employees and visitors. Based on this, the general objectives of the study were to analyze the practical experience of interior design of medical institutions and identify important aspects and features of interior design. The article examines the design features of health care facilities from the perspective of the patient, visitor and employee. Analysis of the practical experience of interior design in modern hospitals around the world has revealed the main trends in design solutions. Analyzing the different designs of medical facilities around the world, it was found that the architectural styles for healthcare buildings are extremely diverse. From small specialized hospitals to huge medical complexes that help thousands of patients every day, each facility uses a unique combination of design details. On the basis of this analysis the general approaches of design concerning their formation are revealed. Some of them are based on the orientation and comfortable movement of all subjects of the hospital. Others are based on the fact that the technicality and conciseness of the design - a guarantee of quality medical care. Another approach when the design is based on natural integration and environmental friendliness, which creates a comfortable feeling in the hospital. Based on this, important aspects of the design of medical institutions were identified, including: aesthetic, environmental, functional, psychological and practical aspects. The main features of the interior of medical institutions are identified, which include the following important design elements: noise background, aesthetic and compositional solutions, lighting (natural, artificial), natural communication, ergonomics, comfortable workplaces, accents, visual landmarks. This article defines that the interior design of medical institutions is a set of measures to ensure the proper level of hospitals, which will significantly improve the well-being of patients, optimize the work of employees and create a comfortable environment for all subjects of these institutions.

Interior Design Features of Architectural Studios in Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria: Implication for Students Academic Performance

Interior design is on the one hand a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built environment or improve a learning space. An architectural design studio on the other hand is a classroom space in the undergraduate or graduate professional class where students receive hands-on instructions on architectural design. However, the interior design features of architectural design studios and the implication of these for students’ academic performance has not been clearly articulated in the research literature. Therefore, the aim of this research was to investigate the interior design elements of architectural design studios and its implication for students’ academic performance. This is with a view to suggesting how the interior spaces of architectural design studios can be man manipulated to enhance students’ academic performance. To achieve this goal, three private Universities in South West Nigeria were studied using the data collected from 200 undergraduate and post graduate students. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the results revealed that most of the students were satisfied with the interior design of their architectural studio spaces. It was further observed that students were not aware of the conduciveness and wellness of their studios, hence more work needs to be done on the general interior design to ascertain the wellness of the studios. The design studio being a sole environment where both theoretical and practical learning and work is carried out should be made comfortable for the users of the space. There is a fact that people work better in places that they feel comfortable in. Personal space has a direct impact on learning, and designers must take this into consideration when designing Architectural design studios.

Veteran-Centered Investigation of Architectural and Space Design Considerations for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

This study sought to investigate architectural and space design considerations for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Anecdotal evidence suggests that urban design features could have a positive impact on the mental well-being of individuals suffering from PTSD. However, evidence-based architectural and space design guidelines for PTSD are largely absent. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 veterans diagnosed with PTSD to gain insights into their personal experiences with physical indoor and outdoor spaces, and to inquire about their needs and expectations for future architectural design. Transcripts were analyzed thematically. Architectural design features including windows, entrances and exits, walkways and hallways, open space, defensible space, and green space; interior design features including furnishings and color; and ambient features including light, air quality, and noise levels were identified as most influential design features. Our results underscore the first important step to developing comprehensive architectural and space design guidelines for veterans with PTSD. Work is in progress to solicit more feedback from veterans.

The Aesthetic of the Interior Design in the Traditional Residential Buildings in the UAE; Between the Individual Interest and Heritage

The current research aims at introducing the architectural values of interior design features in the traditional residential architecture in the UAE along with their relationships with the socio-economic and ecological issues. Such norms have helped crystallize character transforming it into a distinctive expressive identity reflecting the interests of both, individual & community. Given the rapid economic and cultural development, and intending to cope with the contemporary demands, new features of interior design in the residential architecture have appeared and gradually detached themselves from the inherited conventions with less absorbency of the old traditions and even less self-esteem. Although such features occasionally attempted to (only pretentiously) assume the inherited identity, these attempts were confined to the superficial decorative style with no real attention to its psychological and spiritual effects or the real interaction with the needs and interests of individuals. Such needs were genuinely met through the traditional interior design features and characteristics of the residential architecture, which have reflected various facts throughout history.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ДИЗАЙНУ ПРОСТОРІВ СУЧАСНИХ КОВОРКІНГІВ ЗАЛЕЖНО ВІД ЇХ ФУНКЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ

The purpose of the research is to determine features of interior design of modern coworkings. The following methods were used for the purposes of research: method of systematic analysis of specialized resources and scientific publications on the research topic; method of comparative analysis within the typology and for each type separately; generalization and systematization of information obtained in the process of research. Experience and tendencies of designing coworkings as a new formation of multifunctional public objects in the information society that meet modern requirements of organizing an informal workspace have been studied in order to provide for the new forms of activity and recreation; peculiarities of the design of coworking premises have been analyzed depending on their purpose and processes that are to take place in them; classification of the coworking spaces according to different functional characteristics has been elaborated; links between the typological features of the coworking spaces and their design solutions were established. The principal components of the coworking space (basic and additional) are identified; classification of coworking spaces by typological features are extended and refined; relation between the said features and formation of design solutions of the most common coworking space types are established and substantiated. The following peculiarities of interior design of coworkings will be useful for the modern practice of designing different types of researched spaces, and will help to solve such design problems as planning structure, object-space filling and stylistic design.

Національні особливості дизайну інтер’єру культових споруд України (перша третина ХХ століття)

Національні особливості дизайну інтер’єру культових споруд України (перша третина ХХ століття)

THE ANALYSIS OF THE CHANGES IN THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF HOUSES DUE TO THE WESTERNIZATION MOVEMENTS IN 19th CENTURY IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

Westernization movements during the 19 th century caused great changes in interior design of Ottoman houses. It is a question of debate whether the cited changes have been carried forward to our day. The interior design features of traditional Ottoman houses prior to Westernization period were analyzed as methodology primarily in order to answer this question discussed within the purview of the study. Subsequently, the interior design features of the Ottoman house influenced through the 19 th century Westernization movements and the interior design features of the 21 st century Turkish houses were determined. At the next stage, interior designs of houses belonging to these three phases were compared in terms of spatial organizations, usage of furniture and design styles. At the last stage of the study, it was determined if the changes caused through the 19 th century Westernization movements in the interior design of the Ottoman house were preserved in the 21 st century Turkish houses in line with the results obtained from the comparisons made to this end.