In this topic, we shall explore the interdependence of interior architecture/design and product design as we go in depth into actual practice.
I. The Interdependency of Industrial Design and Interior Design
1.1. How can interior designers and architects collaborate to create products and environments that support each other and client solutions?
1.2. How can product and interior design work together to influence equity, diversity and inclusion in a client’s organization?
1.3. What is the impact of ergonomics for user-wellness in the post-pandemic environments where associates may continue to work in a variety of spaces?
1.4. There’s a lot of talk about back to work in the office, how do we make office more attractive for creative interaction and innovation?
1.5. How can product and interior design increase worker satisfaction and productivity in light of the increased popularity of virtual meetings of both internal and external?
1.6. What other factors are critical to the design solutions in both interior and industrial design?
1.2. How can product and interior design work together to influence equity, diversity and inclusion in a client’s organization?
1.3. What is the impact of ergonomics for user-wellness in the post-pandemic environments where associates may continue to work in a variety of spaces?
1.4. There’s a lot of talk about back to work in the office, how do we make office more attractive for creative interaction and innovation?
1.5. How can product and interior design increase worker satisfaction and productivity in light of the increased popularity of virtual meetings of both internal and external?
1.6. What other factors are critical to the design solutions in both interior and industrial design?
*If you were a part of the panel, how will you also articulate your answers to the questions of the panel. We shall hold a similar online discussion in class. You active participation is required.
II. Interior Design Product Lines, Artist and Retail Showroom
2.2. What are the advantages of producing, marketing, and distributing one’s own product line versus employing a business machine such as Kravet?
2.3. What do the McKenzies think about opening their big showroom?
2.4. Describe the McKenzies' customer service mantra?
*Prepare and take note of your answers to the questions above. We shall discuss the answers during an online class. You participation is required.
3.1. Why did Robin Baron start a product line?
3.2. What was her analysis on producing a product line?
3.3. What was her evaluation on the design business?
3.4. Imagine putting up an interior product line. Go through Robin’s analysis, and apply it to a hypothetical interior product business idea that you plan or dream to have.
III. Strategic Thinking on Product Development
3.2. What was her analysis on producing a product line?
3.3. What was her evaluation on the design business?
3.4. Imagine putting up an interior product line. Go through Robin’s analysis, and apply it to a hypothetical interior product business idea that you plan or dream to have.
*Prepare and take note of your answers to the questions above. We shall discuss your responses during an online class. You participation is required.
IV. Product Development
4.2. What is their marketing process?
4.3. How particular are they when it comes to the production and distribution?
4.4. What did you learn about their discussion? Cite and/or quote some concrete examples.
*Prepare and take note of your answers to the questions above. We shall discuss your responses during an online class. You participation is required.