A wide shot of a ceramics studio, featuring students working with pottery wheels and other tools.

Richard Kasemsarn

Continuing Studies Instructor

Bio

Instructor, Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects (2008). BS, 1992, University of Michigan; MArch, 1994, University of Pennsylvania; MArch, 1997, Yale University. Concurrent Position: Project Architect, Fitzgerald Associates Architects. Projects: Theater Wit, P +L, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Publications: Pecha Kucha Chicago; Speculative Chicago. Awards: Finalist, Burhnam Prize.

Courses

Title Department Catalog Term

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

2421

Credits

1

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

1066

Credits

1

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

2422

Credits

1

Description

This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.

Class Number

1065

Credits

1

Description

How do we form an opinion about what we see around us? How do we make decisions that are relevant in the design world? In this course, students discuss, analyze, and discover the principles of design through a comprehensive exploration of successful projects envisioned by artists, architects, theorists, and authors. This course examines problem solving through the principles of design for a variety of project types, and will include lectures, readings, and individual assignments. Class discussions will explore new aesthetic trends and examine how ideas have evolved to address new issues.

Class Number

1056

Credits

1

Description

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced students with a desire to explore concept development and production skills in interior design. Do you want to learn how to remodel a kitchen or bath? Develop and refine the critical thinking skills necessary to find design solutions for existing spaces. Students will have the opportunity to work in analog and digital formats to produce work that is inspired by a broad range of artists and designers. Prerequisite(s): Digital Drawing: Objects and Space or equivalent experience.

Class Number

2423

Credits

1

Description

This course is an introduction to using SketchUp, a 3D modeling and visualization tool, for interior design. Learn how to model and modify rooms, furniture, cabinets, and other elements related to interiors. Any version of SketchUp can be used for the class, including Free, Shop, Pro, and Studio. Subscription information is available at sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing.

Class Number

2397

Credits

1

Description

This course is an introduction to using SketchUp, a 3D modeling and visualization tool, for interior design. Learn how to model and modify rooms, furniture, cabinets, and other elements related to interiors. Any version of SketchUp can be used for the class, including Free, Shop, Pro, and Studio. Subscription information is available at sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing.

Class Number

2398

Credits

1