Secondary Components
A Component in Interior Design is like a musical instrument, where the experience of living within a space is like the song. The song must be melodious for the soul to enjoy it.
3 Components of Interior Design 3 Factors that determine the quality of experience of living within a space &
Component 1 African Wooden Mask A component of an African theme in design
This mask brings the essence of Africa within this space. It may subliminally affect all senses through the sense of sight
Factor 1 Symbolism Present in each and every detail of life Reasoning is important
A client desires a serene African theme
You blankly choose to display this mask on the bedroom wall The client is disappointed
Originated from the Chokwe tribe in Angola Symbolizes Painful Death
Designed by Nana Adu Amankwapam, a Pastor and Carver Features: Tells of sadness and despair Known as Mwana Pwo(Young Woman) Worn by dancers during initiation Represents a female ancestor who died at a young age
The tears carved under the eyes express painful experience of loss through death The power and elegance of dancers is meant to bring fertility to the women of the village The ritual is optimistic, but for a serene theme desired by the client, it may bring the unwanted emotions of pain and suffering
An appropriate choice
Originated from the Ashanti tribe in Ghana Symbolizes Prudence
Designed by Nana Frimpong, a Pastor and Carver Features: A wide Forehead suggests wisdom of experience The eyes are watchful and the mouth is prudently closed This personage listens, observes and thinks before taking action
Symbolism is Important
Component 2 Bottle of Perfume A component of a display that expresses a character’s fondness for fragrance
A display of casual and formal fragrance on shelf in a bedroom Appealing but may be a hassle to maintain order and cleanliness of
Factor 2 Control
An appropriate arrangement to only express fondness for fragrance One of each type of fragrance Singularity signifies great confidence in beauty
Most Neutral Fragrances on external display Ascending forward and sideward order is functional and dynamic Surface of the shelf is appreciated more
One strong element that dilutes the perceptual singularity of the bottles: Their Reflection on the mirror
Covered reflection enhances the perceptual singularity of the bottles
The Mirror may be used in a perfume shop to create the illusion of quantity
The collection of such quantity displayed in a glass case for ease of maintenance of order and cleanliness
Control is Important
Factor 3 Impact
Fox Cineplex Theatres The Sarit Centre Nairobi Westlands
A feature of a component that has a great positive impact on the mind: The aroma of popcorn
Released from the Popcorn Maker
Enhances the movie watching mood
Architecture relates to all of the senses. Architecture is everything.
If God is the Architect of his creation, then there is nothing within his creation that is not architecture.