On Thursdays class we presented our surface designs and A3 exercise to our breakout groups. I was able to get some good feedback from this and also different input and ideas that I had not yet considered.
One point mentioned was having the reflected light creep up the walls. This not only would make more sense in a more a physical and realistic sense but it would also help iterate my design purpose. By having the lighting affect projected on the walls as well as the floor, it would encourage the public’s eye-level to subconsciously travel upwards, towards the ceiling.
Another point raised was the lighting. Because the foyer space is dark and has little natural light entering the space, there is a need for artificial lighting. My design didn’t xpress where the light source was and this was raised in the group presentation. We discussed the best placing for the lighting, and with the help of the group, I decided that it was better to place the lighting high up on the walls, projecting upwards. It was brought up that if the lighting was to be placed in the floor, it would create a distraction and would defeat the purpose of my design; it would draw the public to look down.
As my design is an experiential lighting installation, the consideration and application of it is an important next step in my design process. The lighting will allow me to explore colour, mood, atmosphere and social behavior further.
The last suggestion made was to make a physical model to experiment with lighting qualities and what it would actually look like in real life, not just digitally. This would also allow me to experiment with different lighting qualities and outcomes that I could possible explore in my design.
Spatial Design by Ciara 