Design therapy principles in interior design are like the recipe for a delicious dish
Imagine you are a writer who recently moved into a new apartment. To apply ‘Design Therapy’ principles to your interior design project, you first need to start by identifying your functional and emotional needs with an interior designer and even your lifestyle needs.
What is Design Therapy?
Design Therapy involves acknowledging that we don't have all the answers and recognizing that the key to finding the right elixir or solution is to understand both the users and the people involved in the process. This requires an iterative approach where stakeholders are aligned with each other through different roles, such as being a host, moderator, lead speaker, or umpire. Your goal is to achieve clarity and reach a solution that benefits everyone involved.
A Piece Of Us
As all writers do, you too have that “spot” in your home that inspires creativity and promotes productivity. It is near the window, provides enough natural light, and have enough space to store your writing materials and the books you love in sight. Emotionally, you need the space to feel calm, inspiring, and reflective of my personal style.
Next, the interior designer will incorporate design elements that promote well-being and relaxation by choosing colour palettes that are calming with shades of blue and green, and added plants to bring a touch of nature into the space. Since writers (or any creative minds for that matter) spend a lot of time sitting in front of their computers, the designer added a comfortable chair and ergonomic desk to support good posture and reduce physical stress.
With the application of Design Therapy principles, the final result was a space that not only met your functional needs as a creative person but also promoted emotional well-being.
The Recipe
Design Therapy in interior design is like a recipe for a delicious dish. Just like a chef carefully selects ingredients, considers the needs and preferences of the diners, and creates a balance of flavours and textures, designers use design therapy principles to select design elements, consider the needs and preferences of the user, and create a balance of function, emotion, and aesthetics.
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