Design class visits CCINO

Metro Community College has turned out some of Omaha’s finest when it comes to the Interior Design Program.  One important part of education is giving students an opportunity to partake and witness first hand real world scenerios, such as internships, fieldtrips, or field studies.  As part of the ID 1210, an introduction course into Interior Design, Instructor Grauberger brought the students to CCINO and had them utilize their sketching skills by accounting for examples of the 6 principles of Design:  Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis, Scale, Proportion, and Harmony.  These six principles can be seen in everyday spaces, items, objects, and even in the natural world!  The students were required to find examples of Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, and Radial Balance.

Here’s a more detailed description of the six Principles:

1.  Balance = Equilibrium

• Symmetrical
• Asymmetrical

·        Radial

2. Rhythm = Organized   Movement

(Repetition, Progression, Transition, Contrast)

3.  Emphasis = Giving proper significance to each part, to the whole, calling more attention to the important parts than to those of lesser consequence, and introducing variety that will not become chaotic.

4.  Scale = deals with the absolute size or character of an object or space compared to other objects or spaces, such as 20 feet to 10 feet-generally described as large or small.

*The success with which scale is used depends on some consistency. It is not simply a matter of similar sized-of placing small furniture in a small room–but of harmonious relationships.

5. Proportion = relates to the size and shape of things in relation the surroundings; describes the ratio

6.  Harmony = agreement among parts

• Results when unity and variety are combined
• Unity: achieved by repetition, similarity, or congruence of parts in a composition
• Variety: brings vitality, diversity, and stimulation to design