Influance of Digital Technologies on the Process of Interior Architecture

ABSTRACT: The history of interior design process goes back to Koberg with the synthesis: search for ideas, making selection and realize selection (Benzenberg, 2011). Kang quote from Jones introduced the traditional method of design process after the ‘Industrial Revolution’ when the design was done by drawing. Today the process of interior architecture varies based on different circumstances, tools and conditions. The achievements and development of digital technology has affected the design process (Kang, 2009). Digital technology is growing with a rapid pace and professional interior architectural designers are obliged to keep up with and follow the latest advancements to take part in this profession. The process of interior architectural design is affected by the changes caused by the recent advancements; in today’s world/saving time/create 3D and keep to feel the design interior space design almost follows digital technology; the process of which includes change and creates new opportunities for this field of architectural design. Employing digital representation, in a multi-dimensional format, or visual space and cyber space mutuality brings the design into existence before it is being implemented; thus changes the format of design process. Therefore, the problems can be pinpointed and solved, a significant amount of energy and cost can be saved and, consequently the percentage of potential error deviated, all through the process before final implementation decreased. The relationship between digital design and interior design processes is strong The present study intends to investigate the influence of digital wares and technologies on the process of interior architecture; where it is attempted to answer the main research aim question. In fact, the use of digital design tools in design process has shifted design to a novel style in the 21th century. With this development, the digital wares and their role in the design process has caused new impacts, which have been themed variously as parametric, liquid, blobject. Styles in the previous advent of digital developments have created new-age design language, which their role can be found in the avant-garde and post-modern styles of the pervious era. This study tries to offer solutions for the afford-mentioned problems and issues through digital technology, export and import, information sharing in virtual spaces and cyberspace. Furthermore, theories of “liquid” (designing by computer tools on visual world) and “parametric Architecture” (using animation software for design) are explained through this study. Both theories address the interaction of digital technology and computer with interior design for more creative and innovative projects. Keywords: computer aided design, digital media, digital age, interior design processes, creativity and innovation. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………