THE MOON
THAT DOESN'T SET
Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, Research & Illustration
The Moon That Doesn’t Set was my final undergraduate thesis. The project was rooted in spatial design and explored how a space can be made to feel peaceful, through design and planning alone.
The thesis was finally presented in the form of a coffee table book, and encompasses most of my strengths- conceptualisation, design research, graphic design and illustration.
When a space is planned, two major factors come into play- function and feeling.
Function can be a very strong dictating factor in planning, especially in urban settings where space is in itself a luxury. This aspect of designing is rational and is based on regulations and standards that are established. The goal here is, “how can every inch of the space be optimised and work as intended?” It is tangible and scientific.
Feelings on the other hand are inherently abstract. When I say feelings, I mean design intent- what do I want people to feel here? This is an understated but powerful aspect to design. It is about the effect created by the interplay of varying elements- spaces, textures, light, materials, colours. The absence of hard and fast rules allows for freedom in creativity and expression.
What I want to do here, is to isolate the “feeling” aspect of design and bring it back to the foreground. I would like to explore how space can influence emotion.
I aim to create a space that stimulates peace. The concept is rooted in Zen philosophy. However, none of these intentions will be obviously indicated in the space.
When a space is planned, two major factors come into play- function and feeling.
Function can be a very strong dictating factor in planning, especially in urban settings where space is in itself a luxury. This aspect of designing is rational and is based on regulations and standards that are established. The goal here is, “how can every inch of the space be optimised and work as intended?” It is tangible and scientific.
Feelings on the other hand are inherently abstract. When I say feelings, I mean design intent- what do I want people to feel here? This is an understated but powerful aspect to design. It is about the effect created by the interplay of varying elements- spaces, textures, light, materials, colours. The absence of hard and fast rules allows for freedom in creativity and expression.
What I want to do here, is to isolate the “feeling” aspect of design and bring it back to the foreground. I would like to explore how space can influence emotion.
I aim to create a space that stimulates peace. The concept is rooted in Zen philosophy. However, none of these intentions will be obviously indicated in the space.
The Moon That Doesn’t Set was my final undergraduate thesis. The project was rooted in spatial design and explored how a space can be made to feel peaceful, through design and planning alone.
The thesis was finally presented in the form of a coffee table book, and encompasses most of my strengths- conceptualisation, design research, graphic design and illustration.