Interior Design Programs Research Articles

Development and validation of a higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) scale for major students in the interior design discipline for blended learning

Assessing and cultivating students’ HOTS are crucial for interior design education in a blended learning environment. However, current research has focused primarily on the impact of blended learning instructional strategies, learning tasks, and activities on the development of HOTS, whereas few studies have specifically addressed the assessment of these skills through dedicated scales in the context of blended learning. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive scale for assessing HOTS in interior design major students within the context of blended learning. Employing a mixed methods design, the research involved in-depth interviews with 10 education stakeholders to gather qualitative data, which informed the development of a 66-item soft skills assessment scale. The scale was administered to a purposive sample of 359 undergraduate students enrolled in an interior design program at a university in China. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were also conducted to evaluate the underlying factor structure of the scale. The findings revealed a robust four-factor model encompassing critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, and practical innovation skills. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.948–0.966) and satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. This scale provides a valuable instrument for assessing and cultivating HOTS among interior design major students in blended learning environments. Future research can utilize a scale to examine the factors influencing the development of these skills and inform instructional practices in the field.

Behind the designs: An exploration of sustainability attitudes among interior design students in Jordan

This research is an attempt to understand where interior design students in Jordan and the Middle East Region stand in the sustainable thinking process through education and practice and if their education on sustainability and environmental issues is enough or if it needs more development in terms of interior design programs curriculums to be more effective sustainable interior designers. The survey instrument was used to assess the attitudes of interior design students toward ecological responsibility and environmental sustainability; a modified New Ecological Paradigm Scale (NEP) was used in this research. Students enrolled in interior design programs at a Northern Jordanian university were surveyed. The sample comprised 160 interior design students from different levels of an interior design program at a public university in Jordan. In the study’s sample, the students showed more interest in the negative effect of human usage of many of the planet's resources and how this will impact the planet's ecological system. This attitude provides insight into the students’ minds regarding where they have those ideas. As design students, this can motivate them to take a proactive stand toward sustainability, which may be done through their projects in the future. However, many participants did not understand sustainable practices and strategies. This can be due to the lack of sustainability training at the university level.Based on the NEP score distribution in each section, it can be concluded that students support the concept of sustainability and reject the destruction happening to the planet. This data shows an increased awareness of environmental and ecological problems, which can positively push design students and future designers to adapt sustainable design strategies to their projects.

Interior design programs at QUT

This submission describes the process and outcome of revising existing tertiary interior design programs to address social, educational and professional demands. It is argued that the outcomes form a strong substantive and procedural base for the development of interior design in the new millennium.

Growing a Discipline

A variety of competing pedagogical orientations have accompanied the evolution of university-based Interior Design teaching. A review of relevant literature indicates that a range of pedagogical models are available, each rooted in a distinct design discipline such as architecture and industrial design. A new undergraduate Interior Design program is described, in order to demonstrate an approach to integrating theory and practice. Diverse teaching influences on the development of a course of study in Interior Design in the context of an established multi-disciplinary design faculty are illustrated. The new program’s pedagogical approach is demonstrated through an examination of the first and second year studio subjects. The paper concludes with a summary of the program’s strengths and weaknesses, and suggestions are made to promote ways to integrate theory and practice through broadening the theoretical discourse that could allow Interior Design to be explored through other relevant and critical social disciplines.

Bridging Traditional and Immersive Technologies in Design Education: A Comprehensive Framework for Institutional Adoption

The significant addition of immersive technologies, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality(AR) and Mixed Reality(MR) are transforming the domain of design education. Still, finding an equilibrium between these new tools alongside with traditional methods of teaching is a menace which educational institutes needs to solve. This paper proposes a structure that would help the ease with which to include immersive technologies within design education, keeping in mind the solid points of more conventional pedagogical methods. Based on a survey of interior design programs, this research highlights the potential for VR, AR and MR in student engagement, creativity skills and professional practices. The results suggest that adoption of an immersive technology can have a profound impact on education, but implementation at the institutional level must consider infrastructural and pedagogical areas and potential technical challenges. The framework suggested helps educators and administrators with the right steps to make immersive technology a part of their curriculum in order that both traditional methods, as well as new way method are intermingled together. It also serves as a how-to guide for schools interested in revamping their design program to prepare students for the new opportunities of practice in today's changing industry.

Assessing user satisfaction determinants for ideal interior programming in public libraries of Dubai

ABSTRACTThis study aims to provide essential data for the interior design program of new public libraries in Dubai by investigating user satisfaction with interior space characteristics. To achieve this objective, a survey was conducted among users of six public libraries in Dubai, and self-filling questionnaires of 42 questions were collected from 280 participants. The survey findings indicate that public libraries in Dubai are mainly used for educational purposes, with differences in space usage patterns among age groups. Those in their teens and twenties mainly used the General Reading Room, the Cultural Data Room by those in their thirties, and the Electronic Information Room by those in their forties and older. Users’ satisfaction with public library spaces differed based on gender and age groups. Men expressed higher satisfaction levels than women, and the Electronic Information Room received the highest satisfaction rating. The General Reading Room and Cultural Data Room had the least satisfactory interior design, while satisfaction with the Electronic Information Room was relatively high. The survey also revealed that users’ furniture arrangement preferences varied, with most students favoring the face-to-face seating arrangement. The study findings can serve as primary data for creating new public libraries in Dubai that cater to diverse user perspectives and requirements. However, further research is needed to obtain more in-depth insights, such as increasing the number of cases and conducting user interviews based on gender, profession, and age.

Investigating the Project Based Learning and Service Learning: A Case Study of Interior Design Program, Petra Christian University

Curriculum development is carried out by the Interior Design Study Program at Petra Christian University to foster academic competencies, encourage and facilitate students to master various sciences according to their specialization, as well as enable them to understand real problems and find creative solutions. This article discusses various learning activities that contribute to empirical knowledge regarding the successful implementation of project-based learning in a sustainable manner. Through project-based learning, the learning process is built on learning activities with real tasks that challenge students to solve daily life problems independently and collaboratively. Meanwhile, through service learning, students experience direct interaction with the community where they live. Overall, implementing learning helps promote the existence of the design profession to the public. Communities become more aware that they must increase awareness of their cultural environment. In contrast, students become more aware of their competence as designers in building a better environment.

A blended model of interior design studio practice due to COVID-19

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic upended the educational system around the globe. During this challenging period, universities and colleges looked for other effective alternative methods of learning, such as Virtual Learning Environments (VL). Besides, Ahlia University has implemented E-learning in response to COVID-19. There needs to be more attention given to the challenges associated with technology adoption facing interior design and architecture programs, where over 60% of courses are practical, especially design studios, which form the core of the curriculum. According to a review of the relevant literature, there needs to be more research on blended learning in interior design and architecture. In order to enhance the teaching and learning of interior design and architecture, further research is required to combine cutting-edge techniques and technology. The aim of this study was to review the classroom materials for Ahlia University’s interior design studio. Methods: After completing the INTD 212, INTD 216, INTD 311, and INTD 404 studios in mid-March 2022, a short Qualtrics poll was done to assess the difficulties of e-learning and offer potential consequences. Results: Though students were conveniently attending courses online, there was not much discussion and interaction like in the face-to-face model. Blended teaching in design studio courses offered many benefits. The results showed that blended design studios achieved pedagogical results as students developed their knowledge. Conclusions: Based on the findings, this research concludes that teaching and learning should be shifted from face-to-face and online learning to the best practice of a blended format.

A blended model of interior design studio practice due to COVID-19

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic upended the educational system around the globe. During this challenging period, universities and colleges looked for other effective alternative methods of learning, such as Virtual Learning Environments (VL). Besides, Ahlia University has implemented E-learning in response to COVID-19. There needs to be more attention given to the challenges associated with technology adoption facing interior design and architecture programs, where over 60% of courses are practical, especially design studios, which form the core of the curriculum. According to a review of the relevant literature, there needs to be more research on blended learning in interior design and architecture. In order to enhance the teaching and learning of interior design and architecture, further research is required to combine cutting-edge techniques and technology. The aim of this study was to review the classroom materials for Ahlia University's interior design studio. Methods: After completing the INTD 212, INTD 216, INTD 311, and INTD 404 studios in mid-March 2022, a short Qualtrics poll was done to assess the difficulties of e-learning and offer potential consequences. Results: Though students were conveniently attending courses online, there was not much discussion and interaction like in the face-to-face model. Blended teaching in design studio courses offered many benefits. The results showed that blended design studios achieved pedagogical results as students developed their knowledge. Conclusions: Based on the findings, this research concludes that teaching and learning should be shifted from face-to-face and online learning to the best practice of a blended format.

Using Video Games for Design Education: An Example of Developing Earthquake Scenarios for Home Environments

The heart of interior design/architecture education is design studios. As a design-based graduate program, the main objective of the International Masters of Interior Architecture and Design Program-(IMIAD) in Istanbul Technical University Graduate School is to produce new disciplinary information and knowledge for design (Cordan, 2017). Additionally, the main objective of the Interior Architecture Project III, which is the third design studio blended with the thesis studies in the IMIAD Programme, is to guide students in their study based on research-based design approach. In this study, one example was presented to explain how the research-based design process conducted. This study was based on developing a game scenario for experiencing earthquakes in an experiential box. The earthquake scenario was developed for a bedroom situation at home environment by using virtual reality and gamification methods. The educational use of video games through serious games helps designers and design students understand real situations and raise public awareness by experiencing them in virtual environments. Besides, the study will fill the gap in the literature by using video games as an educational tool in design to develop scenarios for natural disasters such as earthquakes, the study will help educators for developing new ways of teaching and students for solving design issues using video games. Different scenarios can be developed for different natural disasters and cases in the future for further studies.

Connecting the Dots Multicourse Collaborative Project Within Interior Design Program

Connecting the Dots Multicourse Collaborative Project Within Interior Design Program

Sense of Classroom Community in Interior Design Studios: In–Person Learning versus Online Learning Approaches

Numerous studies have observed the importance of sense of community in online learning. However, developing sense of community in online interior design studios is yet to be explored. The primary purpose of this study was to assess students’ perceptions of the sense of classroom community (SCC) and learning experiences after switching their in–person to online design studios during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic. Additionally, we examined students’ characteristics that affect SCC in online learning and the impact of SCC on students’ academic motivation and comfort levels. An online survey was administered to 100 undergraduate students enrolled in design studios at an accredited interior design program at a large public U.S. institution. From this, 57 students responded to the survey. The SCC questionnaire was based on the four dimensions of Rovai's classroom community scale. Additional items included open–ended questions and students’ characteristics such as their overall grade point average (GPA), family home environment, students’ prior online learning experience, and adaptation time to the Zoom platform. The results showed that the SCC scores of four dimensions (trust, spirit, learning, interaction) were significantly less among students during their online than in–person studios. Students’ characteristics had a mixed impact on SCC dimensions. Additionally, SCC was a significant predictor of students’ academic motivation and comfort levels in online learning. The study results are important as they make a valuable contribution to the growing area of research on online learning by advancing the understanding of students’ SCC and learning in online design studios.

Scenario demand-based design of new energy vehicles from the inside out and its practices

Based on the related theories of scenario study and pure electric vehicle interior design, this paper constructs scenario demand-based interior design process framework and method for pure electric vehicles. After completing construction of the design process framework and method, corresponding design practice is carried out to complete theoretical verification. The demands are sorted through KANO model. Then, a design framework is built according to the demand sorting result. Finally, specific program is designed based on the design framework. This paper perfects the theoretical system for interior design of pure electric vehicles. The interior design program for future pure electric vehicles will provide design references for interior designers.

نحو منهجية مزدوجة في تدريس القياس لأعمال البناء في التعليم المعماري الجامعي Towards A Dual Methodology in Teaching Measurement of Building Work In Undergraduate Architectural Education

يواجه التعليم الجامعي في مجال العمارة والبناء تحديا کبيرا منذ ظهور تقنية نمذجة معلومات البناءBuilding information modelling (BIM) التي غيرت من أساليب الممارسة الفعلية لصناعة البناء، وطورت أيضا طرق وأساليب قياس الکميات وتقدير التکلفة لأعمال البناء، مما يستوجب إعادة النظر في الإستراتيجيات والطرق التي يتم بها تعليم وتدريس الطلاب أعمال القياس في برامج التعليم الجامعي المتعلقة بالعمارة والبناء، التي مازالت يتم فيها الترکيز بشکل کبير على تعليم الطرق التقليدية بالتفصيل والقليل من إستخدام تطبيقات البرامج المتخصصة في ذلک، من منطلق هذه الإشکالية قام الباحث بتطوير منهجية مزدوجة لتدريس وتعليم القياس لأعمال البناء في مناهج التعليم المعماري، حيث تفترض الدراسة أن الجمع بين فهم أسس ومبادئ عمليات القياس التقليدية مع إستخدام إمکانيات وأدوات تقنية نمذجة معلومات البناء في التنفيذ سوف يسهل أساليب التعليم والتعلم ويحسن أداء الطلاب، وتهدف الدراسة إلى تطوير وتحسين تعليم مبادئ وأسس القياس ببرامج التعليم المعماري الجامعي، وتم إستخدام المنهج التجريبي لقياس مدى فاعلية المنهجية المقترحة في تدريس مقرر المواصفات وحساب الکميات الذي يقدم لطالبات برنامج التصميم الداخلي بجامعة طيبة بالمملکة العربية السعودية، حيث قام الباحث بصياغة المنهجية وعرض خطة لتطوير المقرر بما يتناسب معها، وشرح مراحل التطبيق وتقييم فاعليتها في تحسين أداء الطالبات من خلال نتائج الإختبارات النظرية والعملية وتقييم المشروع التطبيقي، ثم تقديم إستبيان لإستطلاع أراء الطالبات لتقييم جودة وفاعلية المنهجية والمهارات والتقنيات المستخدمة وتحليل إجابات الإستبيان بالطرق الإحصائية الوصفية، وإستخلاص النتائج التي کان من أهمها إمکانية تفعيل المنهجية في تدريس القياس ببرامج التعليم المعماري لزيادة کفاءة الأداء والإحترافية والدقة لمخرجات التعليم والتعلم ولتأهيل الطلاب لمواکبة المهارات المطلوبة بسوق العمل. Architecture undergraduate education has been facing a major challenge scince the emergence of building information modelling technology that has changed the practice methods of the construction industry, and also developed methods of measurement and cost estimation for construction works. Therefore, it is necessary to reconsider the methods of teaching measurement. In which there is still a great emphasis on traditional methods and little of using specialized BIM software applications. Based on this problem, the researcher developed a dual methodology for teaching building measurement. The study assumes that combining understanding principles of traditional measurement processes with using (BIM) capabilities, will facilitate teaching and learning and improve student performance. The study aims to develop and improve teaching the foundations of measurement. The experimental method was used to measure the effectiveness of the proposed methodology in teaching the interior design program students at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia. The researcher presented a plan to develop the course, explained the stages, and evaluated its effectiveness in improving the performance, then submitted a questionnaire to survey the students’ opinions and analyzed their responses by descriptive statistical methods. The most important result is the possibility of activating the methodology in teaching measurement in architectural education programs to increase performance efficiency and qualify students to keep up with the skills required in the labour market.

Adaptasi Pelaksanaan Mata Kuliah Studio Perancangan Arsitektur dan Desain Interior di Perguruan Tinggi Indonesia pada Masa Pandemi

Title: Adaptation on the Implementation of Architecture and Interior Design Studio from the Universities in Indonesia
 
 The pandemic has caused a change in the implementation of Studio courses in the Architecture and Interior Design Study Program. Currently, the online studio implementation in the odd semester of 2019-2020 has been going on for four months. This study aims to identify changes in the implementation of the Design Studio Course in the Interior Design and Architecture Study Program during the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on learning outcomes at the end of the semester. The analytical method used is quantitative analysis. Data collection was carried out by distributing online questionnaires to class lecturers of the Design Studio Course at Indonesian Universities. The sampling was done using a non-random or purposive sample type. The results of the analysis showed that of the 82 samples obtained, the majority used the blended learning method (synchronous and asynchronous). At the end of the design studio lecture, it was found that students experienced several significant changes in achievement related to understanding and awareness of space and digital capabilities, and insignificant changes related to presentation skills, and design constructability, while in the creative skills, students do not experience any significant changes. Furthermore, these findings may be used as the basis to create future adjustments in the setting of architectural online learning.

Pedagogy + Reflection: A Problem-Based Learning Case in Interior Design

Interior design education aims to provide students with real learning experiences. The authors, hence, combined problem-based learning (PBL) and design thinking to design a seven-week studio project in the Interior design program at a land-grant Midwest university. Thirty-two sophomores were engaged in different stages of the design process for the education wing of Minnesota’s official natural history museum in collaboration with Perkins+ Will, a global architecture and design firm. Students explored design thinking via interactions with stakeholders and practitioners who participated in the creation of the Museum. This approach allowed students to gain insights about the design challenge plus the pros and cons of their solutions. For seven weeks, students in teams of three immersed themselves in a diverse and real design environment. They learned how to communicate, collaborate, and compromise to accomplish the common goal of finding the most relevant solution for the design problem at hand. The authors collected students’ reflections on their learning experiences at the end of the project. This paper discusses the lessons we learned from this interior design PBL case.

REASSESSING CURRENT INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATION IN EGYPT AS A TOOL TO ACHIEVING GLOBAL COMPETENCE

By the recent focus of the whole world to achieving the sustainable design goals (SD goals) as a part of a better world in 2030, Countries involved (Egypt being one) have already implemented their action plans in all disciplines toward achieving their common global vision. And here comes the question: What is the extent of upgrading that has taken place since then especially in the Egyptian Higher educational sector? And more specifically in interior design education in Egypt? Is interior design education going in the right direction rightfully corresponding the global vision toward global competence? .The research assumes an outdated interior design program in Egypt, unable to contribute to the global vision toward sustainability by lacking exposing important Design approaches that can contribute to that ( E.g : Sustainable design , Inclusive design) and artificial intelligence as the new tomorrow resulting in globally incompetent students as well. This research aims to re-evaluate the current interior design program applied and its extent of correspondence to global vision by using the analytical comparative method .and the results confirmed the research hypothesis where some recommendations will be brought up.

Analysis of the Aptitude Test as Indicator of the Timely Graduation of the Students of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts – Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Gunnar Myrdal’s statement in 1971, “It becomes expensive if we cannot afford it,” has consistently proved to be truer more than ever. As PUP faces the challenge of maintaining and improving the quality of education to as many deserving but financially challenged students with very scarce resources there is a need to establish a protocol to assess the students other than the PUPCET examination and their high school ratings in Math, Science and English. The assessment is necessary in order to complement and supplement the required skills they need to finish the BS Architecture and BS Interior Design programs within the prescribed period to ensure the sustainability of the programs in the College of Architecture and Fine Arts. The primary objective of the admission officer is to focus on admitting students who possess the potential to succeed academically in the institution. It benefits neither the institution nor the students to admit an applicant that is not likely to persist. (Evans, 2011) The aptitude examination is designed to be able to quantify the result of the exam and provides measures on the aspect of ability needed in the program. The aptitude exam will demonstrate potential talent through sense of scale, a sense of space, accuracy of observation, and attention to details

A Case for the Expansion of Lighting Design Education

Lighting design is an essential aspect of interior design but very few universities offer students the opportunity to study lighting design in depth as part of their Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)-accredited undergraduate interior design program. This paper makes a case for including lighting design as an indispensable part of interior design education while also promoting the Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge (FCSBOK). The rapid and ongoing advancements being made in luminaire design, lighting controls, and energy conservation necessitate attention and expansion of lighting design education within interior design programs.

MODERN SOFTWARE FOR COMPUTER MODELING IN ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION

The article considers the most modern software that can be used in the development of various architectural and design projects of interior and exterior spaces, as well as highlights the features and benefits of using each of them in projects within the disciplines of specialty 191 Architecture and Urban Planning. The main problem of modern architectural education is that with evolution of computer technologies, began the active development, implementation and modernization of various software tools for various types of design, 3-D modeling, sketching, etc. This area has developed very rapidly and almost every year new versions of programs are developed, where new features appear that increase the quality, efficiency, convenience and speed of work with these programs. Due to such a rapid software update, the previously developed curricula for the specialty 191 Architecture and Urban Planning need to be updated. Today in the world there is a situation that the greater the number of programs owned by the employee and the higher the skill of working with them, the greater the value and need for staff in the global labor market. Therefore, modern educational programs need to be modernized by introducing practical work with new software, which was discussed in the article. Namely, the Magic Plan, Ruler App and Photo Ruler programs that will be useful for measuring the designed premises. Home Design 3D and Homestyler interior design programs will come in handy for developing and approving a general interior design solution with a customer. To develop the working documentation, the CAD programs Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Autocad, Graphisoft Archicad and the BIMx Viever application were considered. BIMx Viever may be needed for demonstrating the work done to the customer or additional consultations with him. The article also discussed 3-D modeling programs Sketchup, Sculptris, Autodesk 3ds Max, Grasshopper and visualization programs Corona Render, V-Ray, Lumion and Abvent Artlantis. Additionally, the programs that may be needed for designing a project album were considered, they include CAD programs, programs for working with PDF files such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, and graphic editors Adobe Photoshop and its analogues.