People often misconstrue interior designers as decorators. However, the interior designer’s job extends beyond the aesthetics of a space. They are also responsible for functionality, lighting, materiality, and ventilation, including technical and structural constraints.
Interior designers take into consideration various factors before planning a space, including understanding their clients and the functionality of the space.
IDr. Paolo Castro begins his design process with a conversation about feelings. This involves employing an almost synesthetic approach with his clients. Castro asks them questions about their interests in music and scents. Grounded in the philosophy that a memorable space transcends the visual, he creates sensory-driven spaces that combine the five senses.
For IDr. Tina Periquet, she prioritizes her client’s experiences, from their heritage and profession to their principles. Understanding the narrative of their experiences allows her to translate their character into a cohesive, immersive spatial experience. This makes it easier to select design choices that resonate with users.
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In an interview with BluPrint, IDr. Periquet expresses: “Space and form need to be seen more as things that can be sculpted, molded, carved, and contoured. You can’t do that if you’re seeing it in two dimensions.”
IDr. Periquet advises young designers to first attune themselves with the space’s innate geometry: look for unique characteristics, opportunities, and potentials. By establishing a clear understanding of the layout, she is able to cultivate expansive spatial concepts despite constraints.
Jonathan Matti, founder and Design Director of Jonathan G. Matti Design Consultants, believes that spaces act as sanctuaries for the self. A space must then serve the inhabitants’ daily lives before it can pursue beauty, creating a dialogue between functionality and aesthetics.
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