Alanizy, Malak (Weber State University)
Faculty Advisor: Arnold, Kristen (Weber State University, Interior Design Technology)
Youth impact is a unique organization serving kids who is dealing with poverty, drugs, incarceration of a parent, gang influences and the general needs of that child for the day. By giving them the education and skills necessary to succeed and prosper. The design of the building needs to function while supporting various programs including family support, learning clubs, arts for spirituality, and training. Improving the func-tionality of the interior spaces of the organization will be the focus of the project.
Color will assist in defining the psychological functioning of end users because "color in interior design can be more easily personalized, strongly interacts with the color of other decorating objects, and its pleasantness could affect home attachment." (Marco, Sergio, Mattia, & Iacopo, 2018).
Designating areas where students can engage in a variety of short, instructional activities and other areas where student can work without interruption. "If there is too much structure set in place it can stifle creativity, and if there is not enough structure it can lead to distractions and little focus." (Ryan Hannah 2013).
By addressing the physical needs of the students in the classroom will be designed to conceptualize and monitor the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of students experiencing child traumatic stress. "The cognitive and psychological effects of trauma exposure are paired with difficulties in academic and social functioning." (Kassandra Reker 2016).
Overall, Project Bloom Village at Youth Impact implementing fundamental elements and principles of design with sound research will provide a well-designed space to simplify the mission of the organization.