INTERIOR DESIGN – Behind The Scenes

Students looking for new design ideas might want to go to the Spori Gallery this week. From February 15 through March 12 the Brigham Young University – Idaho Interior Design department is displaying their work and projects in the Spori Art Gallery.

The display divides the gallery into four different sections; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior works. The pamphlet available to those touring the display says "Behind the Scenes takes you on a trip into the life of an interior design student at Brigham Young University – Idaho. You will travel through each year and learn what students study and are require to do throughout their time in the program. You will be given the opportunity to take a peek into what it takes to become an interior designer."

The display includes several different interactive displays to help individuals experience Interior Design. Those touring the display are given the opportunity to draw and arrange floor plans, and arrange material swatches. Visiting the gallery it is clear that many students have already visited the display as students can display their attempts at Interior Design.

The Freshman display introduces subjects that are taught during their first year in the Interior Design program. Elements & Principles, Color Theory & Texture, Line & Shape, Perspectives, Judging Good Design, and The Design Process are the different displays within the Freshman area. Each subject is given its own display and shows off different projects from freshman students.

The Sophomore display follows a similar pattern with different sections in the display representing some of the topics and projects covered in the Sophomore year. Drafting, The Hospitality Project, Samantha Ray, Kitchen & Bath, and Lighting.

In the Juniors display they showed off examples of Historical & Contemporary design, what Passive Solar is, the Masonic Hall, and different Codes that must be adhered to as an Interior Designer.

The Seniors section is the last part of the display. Internships, The Principle of Sustainability, Comprehensive Design, The Restaurant Project and ``Moving On``.

In the center of the display mini biographies and pictures show off the Seniors in the Interior Design department. At the end of the display is a metal comment board for visitors to leave their comments. The display is truly a showcase of hard work and dedication that is put forth by all the students in the Interior Design department.