Introduction to

INDS121
Interior Design
Process, Human
Factors and
Ergonomics
Dr. Irene Pasina
Course Contents

The aim of this course is to

provide knowledge in design
process steps, components,
human factors,
anthropometrics and
ergonomics and how they
influence design solutions
and contribute to the human
wellbeing. It offers skills in
gathering, analyzing human-
centered evidence,
application of ergonomics
and other human factors in
inclusive, universal design.
Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Distinguish design process steps and their

CLO 1
components.
Classify human factors such as ergonomics,
CLO 2 anthropometrics, social, cultural geographical
that influence interior design solutions.
Analyze the role each of the human factors play
CLO 3
in design process and solutions.
Consider and apply human factors for space
CLO4 quality and human wellbeing improvement,
inclusive, universal design.
 Assessment Calendar

ASSESSMENT CLOs WEEK TOPIC DATE %

Assignment #1 1,2,3 3 Organize a birthday party Wednesday 24/01/2024 5%

Assignment #2 1,2,3 6 My body, My dimensions, My belongings Wednesday 12/02/2024 5%

Assignment #3 1,2,3,4 9 Design a Human Pod Monday 04/03/2024 20%

Midterm 1,2,3 8 - Wednesday 28/02/2024 20%

Final Project 1,2,3,4 15 AURAK Wayfinding Wednesday 01/05/2024 40%

Class 1,2,3,4 weekly Students progress on the assignments and projects weekly 10%
Participation Student participation in class activities
 Policies

Students are expected to arrive in class on time.

The attendance is taken within 5 minutes from the beginning of the class. After
10 minutes you are late. Students will NOT be allowed to enter the class after 15
minutes from the beginning of the lecture.

Arriving late or leaving early is unprofessional and unacceptable, and students

will be counted absent in such cases. Attending classes on time and effectively
using the class time with the instructor and your peers should be viewed no
differently than arriving on time and working in a studio.
 Policies

All the Assignment shall be completed and submitted on the due date.

Any postponing request will NOT be accepted.

Late submissions of any kinds are not allowed and will be marked 10% down for
each day that they are late without a valid excuse provided on time.

After the fifth day, the assignment is not accepted and will be graded ZERO.
 Integrity & Plagiarism
The work you submit must entirely be your original
creation and reflect your own unique vision. Any
HONESTY, submission that makes use of pre-existing photographs,
images, or works of any kind must:
TRUST,
1. Provide proper attribution and/or citation of all pre-
FAIRNESS, existing material in the sustained investigation written
prompt responses and the written evidence
RESPECT, accompanying visual images.

RESPONSIBILITY, 2. Extend beyond mere duplication. Along with your

developed images and works, you must provide and cite
the pre-existing visual images to demonstrate your
AND COURAGE substantial, significant, and transformative development
through materials, processes, and ideas.
 How can I contact you?

For inquiries about Assignments, Submissions, Grades, or

for any other issue, please send me an email or book an
online appointment during my Office Hours:

Monday & Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Send an email to
irene.pasina@aurak.ac.ae
What do you need for this class?

1. One A5 or A4 notebook with

WHITE PAGES (or dot pages)
2. Pencils (H – HB – B set)
3. Markers and colored pencils
4. Double-scale soft yellow sewing
tape;
5. Measuring tape (MIN 5 meters)
 Be
creative!

Bruno Munari
What is creativity?
 creativity is a
way of life
_creative people always think at their work

_creative people always experiment

Charles and Ray Eames

bjarke ingels group / BIG
architects studio
Be a creative person
means to

be useful
things must work!
To be creative, an idea
must prove to be:

Correct
Useful
Precious
Significant
things must work!
Train your creativity!
 creativity ingredients
Expertise Think creative Passion
 creativity ingredients
Expertise Think creative Passion

Get the instruments

Educate yourself
 creativity ingredients
Expertise Think creative Passion

Cultivate your abilities and talents

Look at things from a different point of view
Respect the times and schedules

Get the instruments

Educate yourself
 creativity ingredients
Expertise Think creative Passion

Cultivate your abilities and talents

Look at things from a different point of view
Respect the times and schedules

Get the instruments

Educate yourself
Be curious!
Be constant!
The architect and designer work
The problem does not solve itself,
but contains all the elements for its
solution.

You need to know them and use them

in the project.

The same problem may have different

solutions!
The problem does not solve itself,but
contains all the elements for its
solution.

You need to know them and use them

in the project.

The same problem may have different

solutions!
 Focusing on the
process

Problem →/ project question

Definition of the problem →project programme

Problem elements →project elements and contrains

Data gathering and analysis →case studies: exploring and developing the design theme

Creativity →project idea as a system of coherences

Materials and technology → material, technologies, context, functions, etc.

Experimentations →exploring different possible solutions, layouts

Models →drawings and models

Verification →Comparison

Technical drawings →detailed drawing and constructions drawings

PROBLEM SOLVED → THE PROJECT

Bruno Munari, Seeking for
comfort on an uncomfortable
chair, 1944.
Joe Colombo, Multi-chair, 1970
Geoffrey Pascal, Grafeiphobia: Unexpected Office, 2018
things must work!
things must work! …and they can be also beautiful!
 https://www.webtools.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/

Please take a screenshot of your result and send it to

irene.pasina@aurak.ac.ae