Methodology Reflection
Research is more than just the gathering of information, it is a process in which you ask questions to expand the breadth of your knowledge (Goddard and Melville, 2011). The boundary of which is only limited by the questions that you ask. Question after question will open up new avenues of enquiry that will bring…
3D Printing
3D printing is something that for me has been pushed on me over and over again. As I was educated as a product designer it is something that was a very important part of our tool kit and was a large focus in the syllabus. Starting off about 10 years ago in my GCSE years…
Lighting in Design
Light bouncing off of surfaces and entering our eyes is a way in which we experience the world. So, I think it is fair to say that lighting is important. It is something that we experience throughout our lives in all our waking hours. In our homes, at work, on transport, and in social and…
Emotion in Design
It is said that architecture is linked to emotion by its sense of place. A sense of place gives architecture personality and can help to trigger emotional connections with the observer (Lehman, n.d.). Emotion in architecture can be created with a meaning or a story behind its existence, the gravitas of which can reach higher…
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristic to non-human entities; in some cases it is obvious and in others it is very subtle. It is seen regularly in animation with animals and objects coming to life, possessing human like qualities. It can also be seen in real life from the cars we drive and the…
Form Follows Infection
In the midst of a global crisis, you may think that there are more important things than interior design. However, it will be these designs that aid in the prevention of a relapse, enabling people to work socially distanced and live in environments that are not only beneficial for their physical health but also for…
The Retro Revolution
In many industries and in many eras, we have seen the revival of the trends from the past. From the clothes we wear and the music we listen to the cars we drive and the ways we decorate our homes, the retro revolution is alive and strong. The love for retro styling likely comes from…
Open-Plan Living
Open plan living is a format that many of us are so used, so much so that anything else just feels strange. It is a part of how we see modern living and is engrained in our perception of the home. For me most homes I have lived in have at least had an open…
Gestalts Principles
The Gestalt principles (or laws) are a set of grouping principles in psychology. It is the observation that humans will naturally perceive things in groups and patterns a principle known as Pragnanz (Todorovic, 2008). Within design it is so important to understand the way in which the human mind works, understanding human phycology will enable…
Are Design Skills Transferable?
I hope they are… I suppose I wanted to begin here as I am currently making an adjustment in my career trajectory. I have a Masters degree in Product Design and Manufacture and have been working as a technical designer in the furniture industry for the past year. Interior Design was a path that I…
About Me
Hi, I’m Harry. I studied Product Design and Manufacture at the University of Nottingham receiving a Masters in Engineering. I am now looking to follow my passion for Interior Architecture and Design undertaking the Master of Arts program at the University of Hertfordshire.
Harry Castle 