How to Be a Better Human How to be the set designer of your own world (with David Korins)
Mar 1, 2021
David Korins, a celebrated production designer known for his work on Broadway hits and major events, shares his insights on crafting meaningful spaces. He discusses how design influences our emotions and well-being, encouraging listeners to be intentional in their choices. David emphasizes the power of color and texture in shaping mood, while offering tips for maximizing comfort in small spaces. The conversation inspires us to see our environments as reflections of ourselves and to embrace creativity in our personal design journeys.
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Therapy First
- Understand your motivations for design, asking yourself why you're creating something.
- Consider how you want people to feel when they experience your creation.
Analyze and Describe
- Analyze your feelings in a room and describe the objects within it.
- Connect your emotional responses to the physical attributes of the objects.
Visualization over Abstraction
- Visualizing a desired atmosphere helps guide design choices more effectively than pursuing abstract "good design."
- This approach simplifies decision-making and reduces intimidation.