School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture
Course Code INT 484
Course Title in English Luxury Design
Course Title in Turkish Lüks Tasarım
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: - Lab: - Other: -
Estimated Student Workload 126 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites ARC 202 - Architectural Design IV | INT 202 - Interior Design II
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge 4 semesters of design studio
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To learn to understand the new luxury, wellness and wellbeing design strategies.
Course Description The course covers the new luxury & wellness design trends, their correlations and the new global design strategies. The course will be carried out by discussion, research and presentation. In the first weeks, students will be presented premises of luxury and wellness trends, how they are changing with the impact of global awareness on wellness & wellbeing. This will be followed by example projects from around the world, in hospitality, spa and retreat centers, food and beverage and experience design fields. In the last weeks, they will be expected to understand & analyze the main aspects and develop a prospective narration in one selected field and present during class hours. Last week of the course will be carried out by an overall discussion.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the new luxury and its relation with wellness;
2) identify and explore new design trends and strategies;
3) understand luxury, wellness, and design correlations;
4) apprehend wellness as the new luxury;
5) identify the principles of luxury design, design elements & materials;
6) consider climate change and sustainable options;
7) apply natural and sustainable solutions, while keeping luxury standards.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English.
2) Ability to use information and understanding of the perceptive, experiential and behavioral aspects of human – space relationship as an input of interior design.
3) Ability to re-interpret the Interior Design profession under the light of rapidly changing theories and approaches.
4) Ability to develop a personal and critical perspective towards the design of spaces.
5) Ability to effectively implement interdisciplinary design and research principles into the solution of problems in her/his field.
6) Ability to bring together her/his knowledge and insight obtained from various sources into the design of interior design problems in a creative way.
7) Ability to use the ethical methodology necessary to develop sustainable interior design approaches with the perspective of social responsibility.
8) Ability to access and use knowledge towards the development of interior spaces using materials and products within the scope of sustainability.
9) Ability to use entrepreneurship, creative thinking and leadership skills towards developing innovative interior design approaches.
10) Ability to find solutions to interior design problems by developing interdisciplinary approaches and within the context of local, national and global networks.
11) Ability to present design ideas in visual, verbal and written media as well as ability to share ideas using analog and digital techniques in national and international professional circles.
12) Ability to develop sensitive and sustainable design approaches respecting needs of various users, local and regional values, natural and cultural heritage.
13) Ability to design interiors in an integral fashion with building systems.
14) Ability to determine individual learning needs in order to become an intellectual professional and the ability to connect with national and international professionals as well as groups.
15) Ability to develop interior design proposals that are suitable for national and international standards, professional etiquette, regulations and legal procedures.
16) Ability to keep track of contemporary research, inventions, approaches and technologies in order to develop new ways of thinking and creating.
17) Ability to create a difference through design solutions by defining and evaluating social and spatial problems, ability to make those available to the society.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Ability to read, write and speak effectively in Turkish and English, equivalent to a B2 European Language Passport Level in English. H Participation
2) Ability to use information and understanding of the perceptive, experiential and behavioral aspects of human – space relationship as an input of interior design. S
3) Ability to re-interpret the Interior Design profession under the light of rapidly changing theories and approaches. S
4) Ability to develop a personal and critical perspective towards the design of spaces. S
5) Ability to effectively implement interdisciplinary design and research principles into the solution of problems in her/his field. H Presentation
6) Ability to bring together her/his knowledge and insight obtained from various sources into the design of interior design problems in a creative way. S
7) Ability to use the ethical methodology necessary to develop sustainable interior design approaches with the perspective of social responsibility. S
8) Ability to access and use knowledge towards the development of interior spaces using materials and products within the scope of sustainability. S
9) Ability to use entrepreneurship, creative thinking and leadership skills towards developing innovative interior design approaches. S
10) Ability to find solutions to interior design problems by developing interdisciplinary approaches and within the context of local, national and global networks. H Presentation
11) Ability to present design ideas in visual, verbal and written media as well as ability to share ideas using analog and digital techniques in national and international professional circles. H Presentation
12) Ability to develop sensitive and sustainable design approaches respecting needs of various users, local and regional values, natural and cultural heritage. S
13) Ability to design interiors in an integral fashion with building systems. S
14) Ability to determine individual learning needs in order to become an intellectual professional and the ability to connect with national and international professionals as well as groups. S
15) Ability to develop interior design proposals that are suitable for national and international standards, professional etiquette, regulations and legal procedures. S
16) Ability to keep track of contemporary research, inventions, approaches and technologies in order to develop new ways of thinking and creating. H Presentation
17) Ability to create a difference through design solutions by defining and evaluating social and spatial problems, ability to make those available to the society. S
Prepared by and Date , August 2021
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. CEMAL ÇAĞDAŞ EROL

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) What is Luxury? What is Luxury Design?
2) What is Wellness and Wellbeing?
3) How is Wellness & Wellbeing the “New Luxury”?
4) Brand Identities & New Trends. How Nature is driving the concept : New Materials
5) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Hospitality Design : Resorts
6) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Hospitality Design : Spa & Retreats
7) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Food & Beverage Field : Restaurants
8) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Food & Beverage Field : Bar & Cafes
9) Luxury & Wellbeing Design Strategies in Experience Design : Stores & Shops
10) Cultural and Architectural Typologies’ impact on Design Development
11) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
12) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
13) What is the world expecting in the light of this course? Presentation of prospective narration on the future luxury design.
14) Final Discussion.
15) Final Assessment Period
16) Final Assessment Period
Required/Recommended Readings-
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom, in-class studies, discussions, and lectures.
Homework and Projects2 assignments, 1 final presentation
Laboratory Work-
Computer UseYes
Other Activities-
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration deniz@laxdesignstudio.com

Office: Deniz Sak Email: deniz@laxdesignstudio.com Students are required to attend % 70 of the classes in theoretical courses. Consequently, absenteeism exceeding 4 weeks (classes) will result in failure. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 1 70
Homework Assignments 14 4 56
Total Workload 126
Total Workload/25 5.0
ECTS 5