Date Approved
2013
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Technology Studies
Committee Member
Shinming Shyu
Abstract
There are several emerging design methods and design thoughts, such as Evidence-Based design, Universal design, and so on, that have been utilized in spatial design. Further, the space design has been changed in the wake of invention of new materials, building technologies, and users' functional needs. Designers need to collect and reorganize a new spectrum of information in order to conduct design. Designer's thinking power plays an important role in creating space. Base on the research results in the realm of human cognitive faculty, synesthesia may hold the key to understanding a mechanism for thinking, cross-sensory perception and association involved in artistic and spatial creation. In addition, multimedia is the acting edge tool to support design methods and design thinking. Mathematical model can also be used for explain space design generation and design thinking. As a result, Chaos theory and Mandelbrot Set can be used to support new spatial design thinking and design models. Finally, this study examines Prezi, a multimedia-based tool, to integrate design thinking and communication.
Recommended Citation
Gao, Chuan, "Spatial design thinking in the age of multimedia" (2013). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 814.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/814