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Posted by Andy on November 3, 2006

From the weekly readings on ‘Poetics of Space’ and other related books you have read; discuss the meaning and significance of metaphors. Using appropriate examples of metaphors translated into spatial designs, explain:

1. How metaphors can be a useful tool in conceptual development.

2. How these metaphors are related to the social/political/geographical/programmatic context.

3. How the psychology of the inhabitants are affected by these metaphors.

You may focus on a particular designer or an idiosyncratic design movement from 1950 – 2006. Illustrate your 3000-word essay with appropriate sketches and photographs. Academic conventions in writing research papers are required.

Credits Breakdown

Forum participation                       - 10%

Individual essay                             - 35%

Academic writing conventions     -  5%

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Assignment 3 total credits           - 50%

References:

Metaphors in Design  - Charles Jencks, Karim Rashid

APA academic writing conventions - Citation style

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From the weekly readings on ‘Poetics of Space’ and other related books you have read; discuss the meaning and significance of metaphors. Using appropriate examples of metaphors translated into spatial designs, explain:

1. How metaphors can be a useful tool in conceptual development.

2. The relevant metaphors related to your research topic.

3. How these metaphors can be translated into design strategies within your design narrative for design project B.

You may focus on contemporary case studies that are directly related to your research topic. Illustrate your 3000-word essay with appropriate sketches and photographs. Academic conventions in writing research papers are required.

Credits Breakdown

Forum participation                       - 10%

Individual essay                             - 35%

Academic writing conventions     -  5%

______________________________

Assignment 3 total credits           - 50%

References:

Metaphors in Design  - Charles Jencks, Karim Rashid

APA academic writing conventions - Citation style

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Research Topic 3: Index

Andy’s Research
Metaphors: It’s Relationship, Significance and its Impact in Design

Christine’s Research
Metaphors: A Creative Design Approach or Theory?

Joey’s Research
Metaphors for Inspiration

Leena’s Research
Metaphors in Design

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