Optical Illusions: Exploring their Influence on Functional and Aesthetic Values in Contemporary Interior Design

Islam  Obeidat

doi:10.35516/hum.v50i3.5382

Authors

Islam Obeidat Department of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, Yarmouk University, Jordan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i3.5382

Keywords:

Optical illusion, modern interior design, functional values, aesthetic values

Abstract

Objectives: This research aims to investigate the functionality of optical illusions in modern interior design and their impact on functional and aesthetic values, ultimately fostering creativity. The significance of this study lies in providing interior designers with design solutions by exploring the utilization of elements such as colors, lighting, shapes, sizes, and textures in optical illusions to enhance visual appeal in modern interior design.

Methods: The study employed a comparative analytical approach to examine similar cases, while the inductive approach was utilized to determine the mechanisms of incorporating optical illusions in optimizing contemporary design environments.

Results: The findings confirm that the use of lighting in optical illusions significantly contributes to mitigating certain shortcomings in interior environments. Additionally, the results indicate that the incorporation of geometric shapes in optical illusions fosters captivating contrasts within the components of interior spaces. The study concludes that the sizes and measurements in optical illusions are critical factors influencing the visual and relative dimensions of interior spaces.

Conclusions: The research demonstrates that employing optical illusions in a deliberate manner plays a vital role in evoking positive emotions and achieving visual coherence within interior spaces.

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