HARMONY IN VOIDS
OVERVIEW
Welcome to the “Harmony in Voids” wallpaper design challenge, tailored for first-year architecture students. This competition encourages you to delve into the beauty of basic shapes, voids, and rhythmic patterns, aiming to create an elegant wallpaper design for a 8x 10 feet that transforms an interior space of a living room.
Embrace simplicity, rhythm, and visual harmony as you craft a design that celebrates the essence of architectural elements with a specific focus on incorporating voids
DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Basic Shapes Exploration:
- Begin with an exploration of fundamental geometric shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles
- Experiment with variations in size, arrangement, and orientation to create a visually captivating composition
Incorporating Voids:
- Integrate voids strategically within the design to add depth and interest.
- Consider how negative space contributes to the overall aesthetic and balance of the wallpaper
Rhythmic Patterns:
- Establish a rhythmic pattern guiding the viewer’s eye across the wallpaper
- Explore repetition and variation of elements to create a sense of movement and continuity.
Colour Palette:
- Choose a harmonious colour palette complementing the intended intenor space
- Esperiment with shades, tones, and gradients to enhance the visual appeal of the wallpaper
Materiality and Texture:
- Simulate materiality and texture within the design using visual cues
- Consider bow the illusion of texture elevates the overall tactile experience of the wallpaper
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Foundational Design Skills:
- Gain foundational skills in design by exploring basic shapes and understanding their impact on visual composition.
Spatial Awareness:
- Develop spatial awareness through the strategic incorporation of voids, enhancing understanding of negative space in design.
Pattern Development:
- Cultivate skills in establishing rhythmic patterns, creating visual harmony that gutelp this viewer’s perception.
Colour Theory Application:
- Apply principles of colour theory to choose a harmonious pilette refining your understanding of colour relationships.
Materiality Simulation Proficiency:
- Develop proficiency in simulating materiality and texture, enhancing the tactile and visual qualities of your design.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Design Concept:
- Provide a brief description of the concept behind your wallpaper design.
- Explain the inspiration and significance of the chosen basic shapes and voids.
Renderings and Mock-ups:
- Submit high-quality renderings or mock-ups of the wallpaper design in a living room setup..
- Present the wallpaper design in 1:500 scale with dimensions marked in mm.
Colour Palette Explanation:
- Include a description of the chosen colour palette and its relationship to the intended interior space.
- Explain how the colours contribute to the mood and atmosphere through a mood board-(SHEET SIZE-A2)
No of Sheets:
- Sheet 1 Concept sheet (A2)
- Sheet 2 Final wallpaper design with dimensions in mm with a scale of 1:500(A2)
- Sheet 3-Include one and two point perspective views of the wallpaper design in a living space (A2).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Creativity and Conceptual Clarity:
- Evaluate the creativity and clarity of the conceptual approach to basic shapes, voids, and patterns
Visual Harmony and Rhythm:
- Assess the ability to create visual harmony and a rhythmic pattern that engages the viewer.
Colour Palette Suitability:
- Consider how well the chosen colour palette complements and enhances the intended interior space.
SCHEDULE
Registration Deadline: 15th February 2024
Queries Deadline: 24th February 2024
Submission Deadline: 20th February 2024
- Jury Evaluation 23rd February 2024
- Winner Announcement: 26th February 2024
