Being in this Materials class I have had the opportunity to explore new materials. In freshmen studio we learned the dimensions and logistics of a space but this year, being a sophomore, I have been able to learn about the actual materials that can be used to make up a space. This class gave me the opportunity to take field trips with other interior design students, which was a great bonding experience, not to mention the great places we got to visit. The one field trip that I loved was the Jeff Seal homes.
Being able to go out and physically see, touch, and experience materials was a great learning experience for me. I am a very visual person and being able to have it in person was even better! The tours of the two Jeff seal homes were amazing because it was showing us how all the hard work really does pay off. Seeing everything come together in different stages was more motivation to work even harder. Going to the different flooring stores as well as seeing fabrics was a great experience as well. So many materials can be used when designing a space, it can be over whelming sometimes, but with the proper education these decisions can be easily cut down.
This class was not only filled with fun field trips but also was filled with learning about fabrics, flooring, kitchen materials, and a huge subject was LEED. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Our environment is being used up and needs to be saved; LEED can help do this by using recycled products. This new subject, LEED, is becoming a more prominent design structure and will only continue to grow and be used more often.
From learning about fibers, paint, wall coverings, flooring, LEED, and going on field trips, this semester has been valuable. The interior design program at Tech has really opened up my eyes and I have been so excited to tell all my friends and family about what I have learned. Interior design this semester has shown me so many opportunities that are out there in the field and I cannot wait until graduation, where I can go out into the work force and apply my knowledge.
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