Chapter 1 Mini Assignment 1. What is the room’s purpose? · The room serves as a multi-functional personal sanctuary. It transitions between productivity, relaxation, and storage. Hosting a cluster of several zones. 2. Who uses the room and how? · The room is primarily my personal space, which often becomes a family space when my two kids come in to either watch TV, unwind, or co-sleep. · To elaborate on the usage of my room, I will break it down into zones. Productivity Zone – A corner that triggers the shift into work and design mode; there is an office desk housing a laptop, a keyboard, a mouse and an additional monitor for splitting screens and a box for documents and art supplies for the kids. Mini Pharmacy Zone – An emergency care bin holding several pharmaceuticals like Band-Aids, ointments, and painkillers. Wardrobe & Apparel Zone – A chest of drawers, a 3-door and 4-drawer wardrobe (using upper hanging space only because the lower drawer space has termites eating it) Self-Care Zone – An area on top of the chest of drawers that has accessories along with facial and body products. Relaxation Zone – An area dedicated to sleep, comfort and unwinding, featuring a queen-size bed and a wall-mounted TV. 40% of the time, it’s a shared space where my kids crawl into bed with me to relax, watch TV, and sleep. Storage Zones – Maximising storage with the use of suitcases and storage bags for excess clothes, blankets, sheets, towels. Hair Styling Zone – A bag holding several hair styling tools and appliances 3. What design elements work well? · For the room interior design, my approach focuses on a versatile aesthetic. I prefer matching bedding and curtains to create a unified look to blend with neutral-tone rugs and wall paint that seamlessly adapt to seasonal décor. 4. What elements create problems? · The existing wardrobe lacks specialised space for all my clothes, shoes, Jewellery, hats, bags, and bulky bedding. And because of this, I have opted for the use of several storage bags, which force items into plain view, creating visual clutter and a lack of privacy for personal belongings.

I have a multisensory response to space. Stepping into a room, my mind instantly registers the environment, the selected colours, the ambient scent, the furniture comfort, curved walls versus sharp angles. Whether it is the tranquillity of a spa, the high energy anticipation of a casino, or the intimate warmth of a living area. I'm entering interior design because I cannot help but look at the world through this lens; it's my natural prime focus, and I am deeply energised by the challenge of creating those sensory experiences for others as well.