Creative Designs

Learning interior Design can be a simple or complicated task depending on a wide variety of factors including exposure, ability, creativity, and willingness to learn. This article is dedicated to explaining the basic elements that interior Design is based upon so that you will have the ability to go out and research these elements on your own in order to advance you ability and perspective of the interior Design world.

Lets begin with a few suggestions of where to properly conduct your research. A good beginning point for all of those interior Design newbies would be television shows dedicated to the subject, books, magazines, other interior Design professionals, ect.

Another resource that you have an unlimited exposure to that doesnt cost you anything but time and focus are your eyes. Your eyes are wonderful tools for learning interior Design and successful application of it. They are such terrific tools because eyes are the ears of the interior Design symphony. They possess the ability to look upon any element of Design and transmit information to your brain concerning the colors indicated in the Design, textures, layout, and whether or not the overall effect is pleasing.

If you can master the ability of viewing a particular setting or scenario and delving from it the key elements of its visual success, you are enormous steps forward in your journey of learning interior Design.

Find an example of a Design setting that is pleasant or pleasing to you. This can be located in a book, magazine, or even in real-life. Close your eyes. Now open them. What do you look at first? The first item that your eyes focused upon is considered to be your focal point.

In television discussions or magazine articles it is sometimes wrongfully alluded to that there is one appointed (by the Designer, of course!) focal point. This is simply untrue. For every person that views the room, that person offers a unique perspective.

One person might gaze intently at the fireplace due to the warmth and secure nature of that Design element. Another might focus upon the sofa. Yet another person might elevate towards the remote control (ha!).

The point is, is that the focal point of a room is the area of the room that demands your attention upon arrival in it and generally you base your placement of activities that take place in that room on the location the that focal point. This is the reason why so much strategic planning is normally based on the focal points of a room when Designing the creative outlay of the room. This is why your fundamental understanding of the focal points of a room is dramatically instrumental in learning interior Design.

It is true that certain architectural elements of a room demand more attention then others. I think that this is one of the reasons that many people misunderstand the concept of focal points. Throughout your journey of learning interior Design, you will come to understand the importance of balancing the understanding of architecture focal points, and living ones.

Certain people are naturally going to elevate towards different activities and objects in a room. This is why a basic understanding of both the human element and the architectural one are a keystone to successful interior Design.

Once you have a basic to medium understanding of focal points and placement of items in and around those places, the other key feature of learning interior Design is visual representation of objects.

Color, texture, and shape are the fundamentals in this category. When you view an object, the way that the light is reflected off of it onto your eyes is commonly known as color. Texture is the way that the object feels to you visually. Shape is the basic makeup of the object reflected visually. The correct combination of these characteristics results in a visually harmonious atmosphere.

Lets imagine a few terms you hear when associated with Design. Gaudy always pops into mind. A space with bold color representation, an overkill interjection of texture, and the overuse of modern or untraditional shape forms are all factors that would encompass that title.

Simple would generally refer to the use of light, neutral color schemes in combination with small interjections of light texture and straight lined shapes. Simple, in my opinion is the basic ingredient to a successful recipe of Design. Begin simply and build to your comfort level of complexity. This will not be an area that will flow naturally with you when you begin learning interior Design. It will more then likely become an understanding that you will develop over time and exposure to different aspects of Design.

To wind things up, the road to learning interior Design is filled with information and visual perspectives that will open both your eyes and your mind to an entirely different world. Observation is the key to better understanding this world. Open your eyes and begin the adventure!

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Rosemary Leake is an Independent Consultant with Southern Living at Home. Inspired by Southern Living magazine, our exclusive home dcor line brings warmth and style to every room of your home! Visit Rosemary's Interior Design website for more articles and resources - Designprofits.com"> Designprofits.com">http://www.interiorDesignprofits.com. Also get your FREE Mini-Report "A Complete Guide To Interior Design."
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Now that you have planned what you want to do with your flyer printing project, it's time to put everything you have planned into paper - that is, it's time to create your own Design.

The Design process is very important as it is the time that you put into words and visual representation all that you want your printing project to be in the end. It is during the Design process that you finalize and polish all the elements you want included in your print flyers. It is during the Design process that you get to be as creative as you want. But there are problems during this time that you need to be wary of so that you'll be able to get the flyer printing results you desire. In order for your Designs to go smoothly, here are the five steps to follow:

1st Step - Organize, plan and budget

The first thing you need to do is set up a budget for your printing project. It should include the writing, Designing, editing, proofreading, pictures, photography or stock images, selecting the paper stock, printing, folding, binding, labeling, and even the distribution process.

And then set your flyer printing deadline. All that goes into the production of the print flyers should determine your deadline. And each of the sections in your production process should have their own deadlines as well. In order to set your individual deadlines, begin with the day you want your target clients to get a hold of your pieces. Then work your way back to the Design stage. But don't forget to leave extra time for corrections and editing and other such stuff so you will have plenty of time for surprises.

2nd Step - Design Brief

Provide yourself a Design brief that clearly identifies your ideas, objectives and budget. This would be easier if you know who your target readers are and your main purpose in doing your flyer printing project. It would also make it easy to customize your project (the Design, fonts, graphics, and color) according to the target market you have. Moreover, a Design brief would also help you stay within your budget and deadline.

Hire a professional or consult with a Designer or your rinter to help you conceptualize your flyers. It would do you more good than harm to get other people who know the industry and are willing to help you out with your printing project.

3rd Step - The Layout

When you've chosen where you want your project to go, use a professional software program to help you put into document your concepts and ideas. Compile all your text and your graphic images and develop that flyer project you've planned for.

4th Step - Proofread, edit, check

Check everything that you have put down in your Design. Proofread every word, phrase and sentence you've written. Hire an editor or a proofreader if you must. Go over your contact information and make sure that all the numbers are in the right order. And make sure that your Design is well coordinated with your copy. Correct and identify the captions that appear in each of the illustrations. The bottom line is to review and edit everything so that you won't have to do it again when you put your flyers to press.

Final Step - Transfer your flyer printing project in ready-to-print disk and give it to your printer for reproduction. Always remember to get a preview of your finished piece to finally check your flyer printing project.

Janice Jenkins is a writer for a marketing company in Chicago, IL. Mostly into marketing research, Janice started writing articles early 2007 to impart her knowledge to individuals new to the marketing industry.

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