Interior design is more than the general notion of selecting furniture and finishes. Space planning is an essential step in the interior design process and organizing the living or workspace, furniture, and functionality of the space enables better use of the space. Space has a greater impact on our mood and physical wellness.
Discovery Session:
Not everyone can articulate their idea about their office, as designers, we employ different techniques to understand the need of the clients and that is done through initial meetings with the client. We use objective research methods such as questionnaire, interviews. Qualitative techniques to understand the theme, concepts, and issues. Once the designer understands the client then you can expect a product that exceeds your expectation. While creating space planning for office space, we should consider the following while designing.
Personal Space
Personalisation for each user space for storage and display.
Functional Space
Different group and people and their working relationships.
Adjacent Priority
Identify and prioritize which employee group needs to located adjacent to each other
Special requirements/
Informal Space
Coffee bars, break rooms, storage, VIP area
Equipment Usage
Identify all equipment’s and its users within the area of workspace.
Future Modifications
Future modifications and functional changes.
Citation:Haddad, Robert. (2014). Research and Methodology for Interior Designers. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. 122. 283-291. 10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1343.