Week Two Blog Post

 Week Two 

    This week we discussed lighting as well as color within lighting, I was very interested in the concept of light and how that majorly effects the design. When thinking of light, you need to think of what activities will be taking place in the environment. There are different types of light, ambient lighting, accent lighting, and mood lighting. Some of the most important lighting however is natural lighting, this is accomplished through windows, doors, and mirrors. Throughout our lesson as well we discussed lumens and how the larger room you have you would need more lumens in order to fully light the space. 

    When thinking about lighting it is important that you consider each space, having the correct lumens for the size and shape of the room. As well as thinking about the color temperature depending on the use of the space. For example, when designing a bedroom, the lighting will be different than a bathroom. In different spaces you will want either warm or bright lighting. 

    Color has a huge part in lighting as well, color and color temperature have an effect on the observers. There is a science to color, different shades and tints can affect one's feelings within a space. There are also different color schemes that can have an effect on an individual. In class we learned about monochromatic, analogous, triadic, and complementary. Each had a different feeling or an underlying purpose. During class I was struck with the realization that the different meanings or emotions of colors also mostly matched my friends to what their favorite color was. It was intriguing that their personalities almost matched their favorite color. I wonder if there's a connection there to the way someone's mind is built. 

    Color brings many different emotions, and it was also so interesting to connect to the way that colors make me feel. Are they more warm or cool colors and what I connect to the most. The color can set the mood and atmosphere of the space, this means as designers we have to be intentional with color placement in a space. 

    We also talked about texture and how it can soften or harden a space and the feeling of the room. A matte look tends to soften the space whereas a glossy look can harden the space. There is tactile texture that can make a room feel smaller cozy or intimate. Visual texture gives the "illusion" of texture without physically showing any texture. This helps to create a contrast and visual interest in a space. 

    Pattern also plays a part in design and how one can feel in a space weather it's a geometric or floral pattern it can add both depth and personality to the space. When looking at spaces and the environment that it lies in you can determine the texture, light, and pattern. In the book this week we went over different line weights and techniques. I felt as if these brought a type of texture to the space and drawing. Making the space freer and more personable. In my sketch I picked a kitchen that in the image was a light purple. This is something that you don't normally see or do, however, I felt as if the space was open and inviting while also feeling calming.