Think about a room where you felt instantly uncomfortable. It can be a room at a friend’s house, or an office building, or a doctor’s office, for example. You might have found the room stressful or formal and sterile. Decide on two elements of design from the four – color, light, patterns, texture – that made you feel that way. Describe in detail how the elements appeared in the room.
The room that instantly made me feel uncomfortable was a doctor's waiting room. The two elements of design that contributed to my discomfort were color and lighting.
The color scheme of the room was a dull, muted gray with splashes of bright white. The walls were painted a cold shade of gray that made the room feel sterile and unwelcoming. The furniture was also a dark gray, adding to the overall gloomy atmosphere of the space. The only pops of color came from a few generic landscape paintings on the walls, which did little to break up the monotonous color palette. Overall, the lack of vibrant colors made the room feel dreary and somber.
The lighting in the room was harsh and fluorescent, casting a cold, clinical glow over everything. The overhead lights were bright and white, making every blemish and imperfection in the room stand out. The light also reflected off the gray walls, creating a stark and unwelcoming ambiance. There were no cozy lamps or soft lighting to create a more comfortable atmosphere, just the harsh, unforgiving glow of the fluorescent bulbs.
Together, the combination of the dull gray color scheme and harsh fluorescent lighting created a room that made me feel instantly uncomfortable and on edge. The lack of warmth and personality in the design made the space feel impersonal and daunting. It was clear that the room was designed for function rather than comfort, and that lack of attention to detail made it a place that I was eager to leave as soon as possible.