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Design Theory A way to direct design based on a system of beliefs
or philosophy.
Theory The most fundamental beginning of design.
Design History A valuable contribution to design theory by
suggesting how past designs solved certain
problems or represented particular ideal.
Environmental Design A theory that focuses on the interaction between
humans and their environments that attempts to
develop a rational design approach based on
scientific research rather than anecdotal evidence
or personal philosophy. Often does not take into
account the interaction between humans and
buildings.
Evidence Based Design Basing design in credible research that links one or
more environmental elements with a desired
outcome. Often used in healthcare but has been
applied to education and workplace design.
, Functionalism A simple rational design solution to design
problems without extraneous decoration. Reduced
interiors to only what was required to meet strict
functional needs without unnecessary decorations.
Le Corbusier A house is a machine for the living
Gestalt Pyschology a psychological approach that emphasizes that we
often perceive the whole rather than the sum of the
parts
Simultaneous Constrast a phenomenon in which a color appears to change
depending on the background color.
Grouping humans perceive separate units in the visual field as
a group, through proximity, similarity, direction, and
context
Closure (form constancy) the tendency to perceive incomplete forms as a
whole
Continuity the tendency to see a line or shape as continuing in
a particular direction rather than making a sharp
turn.
Simplicity humans prefer the simplest, most stable
organization of forms. the brain organizes forms
into the fewest number of lines or parts.
Figure-ground the was form (figure) is distinguished from
surroundings (ground)
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Terms in this set (745)
Design Theory A way to direct design based on a system of beliefs
or philosophy.
Theory The most fundamental beginning of design.
Design History A valuable contribution to design theory by
suggesting how past designs solved certain
problems or represented particular ideal.
Environmental Design A theory that focuses on the interaction between
humans and their environments that attempts to
develop a rational design approach based on
scientific research rather than anecdotal evidence
or personal philosophy. Often does not take into
account the interaction between humans and
buildings.
Evidence Based Design Basing design in credible research that links one or
more environmental elements with a desired
outcome. Often used in healthcare but has been
applied to education and workplace design.
, Functionalism A simple rational design solution to design
problems without extraneous decoration. Reduced
interiors to only what was required to meet strict
functional needs without unnecessary decorations.
Le Corbusier A house is a machine for the living
Gestalt Pyschology a psychological approach that emphasizes that we
often perceive the whole rather than the sum of the
parts
Simultaneous Constrast a phenomenon in which a color appears to change
depending on the background color.
Grouping humans perceive separate units in the visual field as
a group, through proximity, similarity, direction, and
context
Closure (form constancy) the tendency to perceive incomplete forms as a
whole
Continuity the tendency to see a line or shape as continuing in
a particular direction rather than making a sharp
turn.
Simplicity humans prefer the simplest, most stable
organization of forms. the brain organizes forms
into the fewest number of lines or parts.
Figure-ground the was form (figure) is distinguished from
surroundings (ground)
