Designing a Space for Documentary Filmmakers with Design Thinking Method

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 31 - 47, 10.07.2025

Tuba Arkan Demirörs , Ayşe Tüzün Güner , Selin Kılıç Dede

https://doi.org/10.46474/jds.1628998

Abstract

Design education is based on the act of designing. Design education is based on the process, not the outcome. In this process-focused education, it is necessary to use methods that can generate creative and innovative solutions. Design thinking is one such method. This method is also used in spatial design, in addition to music, literature, science and education. In this study the design thinking method was used. This method aims to put the student at the centre of the process by increasing the creativity and abstract thinking skills of students taking studio education. The study was conducted with 10 students taking the studio course. The students were given the topic "Space Design for Documentary Filmmakers". The study was carried out in five stages over a period of 12 weeks: empathising, defining, generating ideas, developing prototypes and testing. The students' stage of development in the process was monitored through the resulting work. It was ensured that the students developed different perspectives throughout the process, without disengaging from the work. The importance of creating a concept for the design of space and the ability to think in three dimensions in accordance with the concept has been understood in design education. Based on this study, it is believed that the use of methods that enhance the creative thinking of those receiving design education will provide different perspectives and develop creative three-dimensional thinking.

Keywords

Design Thinking, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Documentary

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