RedVector RV-6037

Space Planning: Design Fundamentals

Space Planning: Design Fundamentals

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-6037

SME: Sam Kubba, Ph.D.

The search for beauty probably begins with the story of mankind itself, yet undertaking the design of an office or departmental interior today can be a daunting task. Any decisions we make concerning layout, color, wallpaper, flooring, furnishings or lighting could have a lasting effect on an organization and its people. It is not surprising, therefore, that as space planners and designers, we shoulder a heavy burden of responsibility; we owe it to our clients to give them the best possible solutions that fulfill their needs. This 2-hour interactive online course should be used as a basis to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

This course of Design Fundamentals is broken into three sections:

  1. Functional & Aesthetic Aspects
  2. Design Principles
  3. Elements of Interior Design

This course contains downloadable PDF files which require Adobe Acrobat.


Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives

The design process is usually very methodical and often extremely time consuming, with frequent infusions of creativity. The designer/space planner proceeds from a basic idea to a final solution. At the conclusion of this course, you will:

  • Have been exposed to the design process and investigation/analysis techniques.
  • Be familiar with the basic design fundamentals and their components, which include:
    • Functional aspects
    • Aesthetic aspects
    • Design principles
      • Unity and harmony
      • Balance
      • Rhythm
      • Scale
      • Emphasis
      • Contrast
      • Proportion
    • Elements of interior design
      • Space
      • Form
      • Line
      • Texture
      • Pattern
      • Light
      • Color
State Licenses
FL - Interior Designer (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Architect (General, Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Architect (General, Health, Safety & Welfare - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NM - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - 01-14-17)
NY - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV615-2025)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315