Browsing by Author "Sagun, Aysu"

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Evolutionary collaborative design studios
(2003) Sagun, Aysu
In Collaborative Design Studios (CDS), knowledge and information can be shared in discussions among students and instructors, while developing alternative solutions and the task coordination is achieved through the networked environment. In this study, a model called Evolutionary Design Collaboration (EDC) model is proposed as a framework for the collaboration of design courses, based on situatedness and reflective practice. A CDS including an information and a collaboration web site is conducted at the conceptual design level based on EDC model. The design critiques in redline files and the design diaries are evaluated by segmentation method. The redline files are analyzed with respect to ‘design abstraction’, ‘space and representation’ and ‘variables’ in problem domain and ‘micro-strategies’ and ‘design activities’ in design strategies. The analysis of design diaries is based on the behaviors and features of problem requirement and solution spaces. Moreover, two questionnaires are given at the end of CDS to identify usability problems in ease of use and user satisfaction. It is observed that the content of the critiques in CDS is similar to the content of the critiques of traditional design studios. The concept of situatedness is highly practiced as the new issues are introduced to the current design. Moreover, the active role assigned through collaboration to the students enhanced the design process. The high emphasis on the features of design solutions in design process is a similar approach to faceto-face communication. Finally, the results of the study showed the evolution generated by the reflections of participating courses during the collaboration through Internet.
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Use of virtual environments in interior design education: a case study with VRML
(1999) Sagun, Aysu
Communicating spatial thought and visual perception is not an easy process. However, introducing virtual worlds into communication and visual perception of complex concepts and information make the process easier. The observer using Virtual Reality (VR) applications navigates within an information environment that increases data awareness and understanding with the help of specific effects such as immersion, presence and interactivity (Dagit, 1993). These capabilities of Virtual Environments (VE) can easily be used for the design education, as well as the designer together with the clients uses them during the design phase. In this way, the students would have the flexibility in the education life since there will be no restriction and limitation in the time and place for following the lectures. Within this context, this thesis investigates the benefits of VE in interior design education using web-based communication. When preparing this application Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) has been used as a tool which is a language for describing multi-participant interactive simulations, in other words, VE, networked through the Internet. In the study, the logic of how VRML works has been explained including various examples. The design process and navigation in VRML world is experienced. Additionally, virtual libraries for texture, material and furniture are prepared. The research has been concluded with the construction of a sample extension course design for the senior Interior Architecture course: Modular Interior Systems, using VRML.