Abstract:
The creative project I chose to complete for my Honors thesis aligns with the requirements for an Interior Design senior project, which it also served as. The purpose of the senior project is to represent what has been learned through the four-year program in Interior Design that Ball State offers. From programming to construction documents, the project I have completed is very similar to one which might be completed by an interior designer working in the professional world.The following contents detail the design process through the two semesters of work on my chosen project. The beginning of the packet contains a lengthy introductory paper. The paper is a full explanation of how this particular project came about, what the requirements were for the project, and the different phases my creative process took. The paper details my concept for the project as well as goals and issues to avoid.The first pages included after the introductory paper are printouts of a schematic presentation which include initial layout ideas. The second set of printouts is of a midterm presentation with mostly complete plans and the beginnings of my finishes, furniture and lighting choices. There is also a programming manual, a second part of the midterm requirements. The rest of the included documents are the final requirements for my senior project. These include presentation boards, which feature inspiration, a design summary, floor plan, and perspective drawings. Then there are construction documents detailing the demolition and new construction, ceiling, lighting, finishes, furniture, and floor pattern plans as well as details and elevations. Lastly, I have included manuals for finishes, furniture, and lighting as well as several schedules and three specification sections for various finishes.The finished product is a good representation of Interior Design for people unknowledgeable of the Interior Design profession. Without going into too much detail, one can see the variety of required processes from initial planning to prepare the project for construction.
