Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 1 Review and Assess 23 Think like a Designer 22. Value video clip. Use a digital camera and a school-approved video creation application to create a video about the value of interior design to the public and to clients. Share your video with the class or post it on a school-approved website or blog. 23. Reading. Go to the website for the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers and click on the link for the IFI Interiors Declaration. Read the entire declaration. What does this declaration state about the value and relevance of interior design? What does it indicate about the role of interior design in culture and business? Discuss your findings in class. 24. Cultural identification. As a new acquaintance enters one of your spaces, ask him or her to describe the culture in which you live or who you are. Just as your clothing choices send a message, your interior spaces send one (or more), too. Write a summary regarding what you learned about how others perceive you and your culture. 25. Writing. Read the following statement from the ASID State of Industry Report: “While not all interiors are created by design professionals, interior design can, and does, contribute to addressing a wide range of social, economic, and health issues confronting our nation.” Select one social, economic, or health issue confronting the nation, and write a paper that reflects how interior designers can assist in addressing or solving the problem. Use the text and additional Internet or print resources to support your reflection. 26. Speaking. Apply your oral communication skills clearly, concisely, and effectively to explain the difference between socially responsible design and socially beneficial design. Research examples of each to enhance your explanation of each type of design. 27. Writing. Use the text and additional reliable resources to write an essay on why interior design is “…a unique, ever-changing, fun, and innovative discipline.” Share your essay with the class. Design Application 28. Field observation. Raise your awareness of “behaviors, feelings, and perceptions” of interior spaces through observation. Visit both a commercial/public space (such as cell phone store) and a residential space (such as a kitchen) that you do not often use. Request permission of the owners to observe how people use the place and act in the space. In the commercial space, note the human behavior that is guided by entrances, displays, or service desks. How does the interior space planning and decoration in these spaces influence human choices and actions? Where were your feelings and perceptions about these spaces? Give an oral presentation to the class about what you observed regarding the influence of interior design. 29. Portfolio builder. When you apply for a job or community service or to a college, you may need to tell others about how you are qualified for this position. A portfolio is a selection of related materials that you collect and organize. These materials show your qualifications, skills, and talents. These materials may be in the form of certificates of achievement, written essays on a number of design-related issues, and a transcript of your school grades and courses. Two types of portfolios are commonly used: print portfolios and electronic portfolios (e-Portfolios). A. Use the Internet to search reliable sources for print portfolio and e-Portfolio. Read articles about each type. Then briefl y describe each type in your own words. B. You will be creating a portfolio in this class. Write a paragraph describing which type of portfolio you prefer. What might be the benefi t of creating both? 30. Portfolio builder. After reading the chapter, write your own definition of interior design. Save this definition in your portfolio for future reference.