FCS 352 Rendering for Interior Designers
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InDesign Presentation
Building presentation boards that help convey a story to your client through conceptual harmony
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INDEX
Index
1. Finding Inspiration
Sources of Inspiration
Using Inspiration as a Guideline
2. Planning the Layout
Size & Setup
Grid Method & Golden Section
Organization & Composition
3. Conceptual Harmony
Using Concept as Design Inspiration
4. Selecting the Perfect Font
Serif vs. Sans Serif
Font Styles & Selection
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INDEX
Finding Inspiration
Finding Inspiration for Layouts
-"Most people think interior design starts with the finishes; designers know it actually starts with the layout"
Using Inspiration as a Guideline As designers, we have the final say in how we present our work, so it is important to never simply just copy and paste an idea that we see. Doing so limits the opportunity to relate content and presentation to the goals & concepts of your project.
Using the inspiration layout, begin to consider alternatives to the layout, font, and overall presentation of the sheet. Ultimately, we should think to ourselves, "How can I adapt this layout to fit the mold of my project and convey its message?".
Sources of Inspiration To begin with our presentation layouts, sometimes we need to find inspiration to get us started on the right track. Magazines, online templates, and digital software can introduce us to some initial ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
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BEGINNING THE LAYOUT
Getting started with the layout; size & setup
Sheet Size - 11" x 17"
As you begin to set up our presentation boards, you can play with margins, set up our number of pages, and determine if you would like facing pages turned on.
Use an image
Setup
Before beginning our layout, you should setup a few items. Go to "View", scroll down to "Grids & Guides", then select "Show Document Grid" and "Snap to Document Grid".
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Planning the layout
To begin, divide your sheet into equal parts to create a grid system. This will start the organizing process for our layouts.
The Grid Method
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Utilizing the grid method allow us to begin planning spaces for visual graphics and text.
Planning the layout
Use the golden section to help define borders by playing with positive & negative space and to determine placement of presentation components.
The Golden Section
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Utilizing the golden section allows us to begin planning spaces for visual graphics and text.
CONSIDER THE PRINCIPLES & ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Catering the Layout to Maximize the Story of Your Project
- " The details are not the details. They make the design." - Charles Eames
As a refresher, the Elements of Design are: Form, Scale, Color, Texture, Pattern & Light. Use these fundamentals to set up each section for your presentation. How do these correlate with your concept? How can we make simple changes that greatly impact our presentations?
Utilizing the Elements & Principles of Design
The Principles of Design are: Proportion, Balance, Rhythm, Contrast & Variety, Emphasis & Focus, and Harmony & Unity. These should guide the overall layout of each sheet, considering how text, images, and other graphics interact with each other.
Organization & Composition It is important to map out where each element will be placed to ensure all required components are present and will fit on the page. Take some time setting up your layout, everything should “speak” to each other, rather than just throwing elements on a page and calling it a day.
continue ➛
Here we can see how this portfolio was developed utilizing the grid method along with the principles & elements of design to create cohesive and organized layouts throughout the portfolio.
continue ➛
Building Conceptual harmony
- “Extra design elements can be added to your pages, such as logos, borders, titles, shapes, lines, backgrounds, and so on. Avoid cute design elements added to your page, like solid circles in rainbow colors. You are not scrapbooking…”
Creating Conceptual Harmony for Your Presentation
Every part of your presentation should enhance and connect with the concept of the project presented. This includes graphics, font, and formatting. For instance, if your project focuses on organic forms, your visuals in your presentation should also demonstrate that message.
Building Conceptual Harmony
Use colors, forms, and other elements from your concept board to implement into your presentation to create cohesion. Do not overcrowd your presentation as this could detract from your hard work, be mindful of visual balance.
Your Voice as a Designer A designers’ project shows their “voice” as a designer, therefore your project spread should as well! Consider how your concept & project can visually tell your narrative as a designer. When this project ends up in your porfolio, you may not always be present to explain your story. How can you tell this story through visual communication?
continue ➛
Serif vs. sans serif
Selecting the Perfect Font
Serif vs. Sans Serif. Serif fonts contain "feet" and are generally used where readability is of concern (smaller sized text, large amounts of text. Sans serif do not contain "feet" and are generally used for titles or decorative text applications. It is also important to note that serif fonts are typically seen as traditional, while sans serif typically convey a more modern message. This should also be considered when selecting fonts for presentations and how this ties-in with the concept.
continue ➛
Serif vs. Sans Serif
Font styles & selection
Selecting the Perfect Font
Font Styles & Selection Font selection becomes imperative for presentations, it really is the cherry on top for concept alignment. If your project caters towards organic forms, choose a font similar to the "Organic Modern" font on the right, it curves any edges, similar to the organic forms in your project. Font size is important; hierarchy helps guide the viewer in your presentation and allows your audience to read information clearly.
continue ➛
Font styles & selection
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FCS 352 Rendering for Interior Designers
Presentation
InDesign Presentation
Building presentation boards that help convey a story to your client through conceptual harmony
start ➛
INDEX
Index
1. Finding Inspiration
Sources of Inspiration
Using Inspiration as a Guideline
2. Planning the Layout
Size & Setup
Grid Method & Golden Section
Organization & Composition
3. Conceptual Harmony
Using Concept as Design Inspiration
4. Selecting the Perfect Font
Serif vs. Sans Serif
Font Styles & Selection
continue ➛
INDEX
Finding Inspiration
Finding Inspiration for Layouts
-"Most people think interior design starts with the finishes; designers know it actually starts with the layout"
Using Inspiration as a Guideline As designers, we have the final say in how we present our work, so it is important to never simply just copy and paste an idea that we see. Doing so limits the opportunity to relate content and presentation to the goals & concepts of your project.
Using the inspiration layout, begin to consider alternatives to the layout, font, and overall presentation of the sheet. Ultimately, we should think to ourselves, "How can I adapt this layout to fit the mold of my project and convey its message?".
Sources of Inspiration To begin with our presentation layouts, sometimes we need to find inspiration to get us started on the right track. Magazines, online templates, and digital software can introduce us to some initial ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
continue ➛
BEGINNING THE LAYOUT
Getting started with the layout; size & setup
Sheet Size - 11" x 17"
As you begin to set up our presentation boards, you can play with margins, set up our number of pages, and determine if you would like facing pages turned on.
Use an image
Setup
Before beginning our layout, you should setup a few items. Go to "View", scroll down to "Grids & Guides", then select "Show Document Grid" and "Snap to Document Grid".
continue ➛
Planning the layout
To begin, divide your sheet into equal parts to create a grid system. This will start the organizing process for our layouts.
The Grid Method
continue ➛
Utilizing the grid method allow us to begin planning spaces for visual graphics and text.
Planning the layout
Use the golden section to help define borders by playing with positive & negative space and to determine placement of presentation components.
The Golden Section
continue ➛
Utilizing the golden section allows us to begin planning spaces for visual graphics and text.
CONSIDER THE PRINCIPLES & ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Catering the Layout to Maximize the Story of Your Project
- " The details are not the details. They make the design." - Charles Eames
As a refresher, the Elements of Design are: Form, Scale, Color, Texture, Pattern & Light. Use these fundamentals to set up each section for your presentation. How do these correlate with your concept? How can we make simple changes that greatly impact our presentations?
Utilizing the Elements & Principles of Design
The Principles of Design are: Proportion, Balance, Rhythm, Contrast & Variety, Emphasis & Focus, and Harmony & Unity. These should guide the overall layout of each sheet, considering how text, images, and other graphics interact with each other.
Organization & Composition It is important to map out where each element will be placed to ensure all required components are present and will fit on the page. Take some time setting up your layout, everything should “speak” to each other, rather than just throwing elements on a page and calling it a day.
continue ➛
Here we can see how this portfolio was developed utilizing the grid method along with the principles & elements of design to create cohesive and organized layouts throughout the portfolio.
continue ➛
Building Conceptual harmony
- “Extra design elements can be added to your pages, such as logos, borders, titles, shapes, lines, backgrounds, and so on. Avoid cute design elements added to your page, like solid circles in rainbow colors. You are not scrapbooking…”
Creating Conceptual Harmony for Your Presentation
Every part of your presentation should enhance and connect with the concept of the project presented. This includes graphics, font, and formatting. For instance, if your project focuses on organic forms, your visuals in your presentation should also demonstrate that message.
Building Conceptual Harmony
Use colors, forms, and other elements from your concept board to implement into your presentation to create cohesion. Do not overcrowd your presentation as this could detract from your hard work, be mindful of visual balance.
Your Voice as a Designer A designers’ project shows their “voice” as a designer, therefore your project spread should as well! Consider how your concept & project can visually tell your narrative as a designer. When this project ends up in your porfolio, you may not always be present to explain your story. How can you tell this story through visual communication?
continue ➛
Serif vs. sans serif
Selecting the Perfect Font
Serif vs. Sans Serif. Serif fonts contain "feet" and are generally used where readability is of concern (smaller sized text, large amounts of text. Sans serif do not contain "feet" and are generally used for titles or decorative text applications. It is also important to note that serif fonts are typically seen as traditional, while sans serif typically convey a more modern message. This should also be considered when selecting fonts for presentations and how this ties-in with the concept.
continue ➛
Serif vs. Sans Serif
Font styles & selection
Selecting the Perfect Font
Font Styles & Selection Font selection becomes imperative for presentations, it really is the cherry on top for concept alignment. If your project caters towards organic forms, choose a font similar to the "Organic Modern" font on the right, it curves any edges, similar to the organic forms in your project. Font size is important; hierarchy helps guide the viewer in your presentation and allows your audience to read information clearly.
continue ➛
Font styles & selection