Course overview
This course aims to introduce students to the intricate relationships between human factors, environmental psychology, and sociology within the field of interior architecture. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in ergonomic and psychological considerations, emphasising the creation of functional, human-centred spaces. Through case studies, research projects, and design proposals, students will explore how design impacts behaviour, satisfaction, and social interactions, while learning to integrate human factors into their creative processes. This course connects with other core modules, enriching students' ability to develop designs that address human needs, thereby contributing to their broader development as interior architecture professionals.
Course learning outcomes
- Appraise the role of human factors in interior design and articulate the importance of ergonomic and psychological considerations in creating functional spaces
- Construct design proposals that effectively integrate human factors principles with interior design elements to enhance user satisfaction and engagement
- Analyse case studies of interior design projects to identify how human factors have been addressed or neglected, and propose modifications for optimisation
- Investigate a specific aspect of human factors in interior design, demonstrating the ability to conduct scholarly inquiry