01 Introduction 04 Summary of

Findings
02 Objective of
the Study 05 Conclusion
03 Discussion
Interior design is
defined as the
professional and
comprehensive
practice of creating
an interior
environment that
addresses, protects,
and responds to
human needs
(Livspace, 2020).
Architecture and interior
design are both very
functional disciplines of
design, but the interior
of a space can very much
affect one’s psyche.
Biorealism by
Richard Neutra
A theory he “devised out of
the attempt to weave theories
from biological sciences into
a therapeutic unity of
harmonious surroundings”
(Havenhand, 2019)
The needs of the occupant shape the
way an interior will function, but
the way an interior has been
designed can impact the occupant’s
daily living as well. Together,
these two entities co-exist.
To find out which of the interior design styles from
the past decade are popular within Generation Z.

To find commonalities and differences of preference

between art students and non-art students.

To record and compare the current generation’s

preference in interior design trends.
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20 21.33.3%)
20(31.7%)

Majority of respondents come

from the ages of 19 and 20.
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Responses

This study was limited to

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10(15.9%) AGES OF college students.
RESPONDENTS

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3(4.8%)
2(3.2%)
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 ART VS NON-ART STUDENTS

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Art Students
30.2%
Of the 63 total respondents, 19

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are enrolled in art-related
courses while 44 are in non-art
related courses.

Non-Art Students
69.8%
 INTEREST RATING IN INTERIOR DESIGN QUESTION: ARE YOU

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INTERESTED IN THE WAY
30 A ROOM'S INTERIOR
NO

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6.3% LOOKS?

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26(41.3%)

20
20(31.7%)

10 12(19%)

4(6.3%)
1(1.6%)
0 YES
1 2 3 4 5 93.7%

Vast majority of respondents do indeed have an interest in interior

design.

The majority of respondents have learned the specifics about

interior design or about the trends that they have seen in the past.
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BAUHAUS

0
Bauhaus interior is not
easily recognizable as a
YES
34.9% staggering 65.1% of the
respondents were not familiar
with it.

The Bauhaus style is known

for its minimalism and lack
NO of ornamentation, which may
65.1%
not appeal to everyone.

Figure 4. Bauhaus Interior

06 MID-CENTURY MODERN
07 JAPANDI
08 SCANDINAVIAN

NO
28.6%
NO
NO
34.9%
36.5%

YES
YES
63.5%
65.1%
YES
71.4%

These interior design trends are fairly recognized as

over half of the respondents are familiar with them.

Resurgence of mid-20th century trends or very new trends

that are still currently on the rise to popularity.
 NO
NO
15.9%
NO 19% NO
23.8% 23.8%

09 10 11 12
YES YES
76.2% YES 76.2%
YES
81%
84.1%

BOHEMIAN MEDITTERANEAN COUNTRY-HOUSE TRADITIONAL

In Figure 9, the Bohemian style’s familiarity among the respondents

can be attributed to the fact that it is a very iconic style.

The same can be said about the remaining three interior design
trends within this range of recognition.
 NO NO
6.3% 1.6%

13 14

YES YES
93.7% 98.4%

INDUSTRIAL MINIMALIST

Minimalist and Industrial designs are becoming increasingly

popular and widespread in the modern world

Minimalist designs tend to emphasize comfort, functionality,

and straightforwardness over everything else.
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In conclusion, Minimalist
Interior and Industrial
Interior are the most widely
known.

This does not mean, however,

that these two trends are the
most preferred among
respondents.
The two styles that were most popular among
respondents were Mid-century Modern Interior
and Bohemian Interior.
Today, Minimalist Interior is
oversaturated.

Additionally, the popularization of

this specific style can be
attributed towards the rejection of
nostalgia, due to how it may present
itself as the "very antithesis of
the new" (Helfand, 2005).
Furthermore, Bohemian
and Mid-century Modern
embody louder
personalities in
comparison to its
counterpart, Minimalist
Interior.

The focus on simplicity

and functionality is a
parallel we may observe
in America before the
Second World War.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS

All the data utilized within this

study either came from online
surveys among college students.

All the data collected has been

kept confidential.

This research was able to gather

responses from a total of 63
respondents, who were all college
students. No specific university or
course was required in order to
participate and become a respondent
in this study.
RESPONDENTS’ FAMILIARITY WITH
THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS.

In the data gathered in

this research, out of the
63 respondents, 98.4% are
familiar with minimalist
interior designs.

Minimalism is so well known

is because it is now widely
used in other design
factors apart from being an
interior design style.

Bauhaus interiors, 65.1% of

which were not familiar to
most of the respondents.
RESPONDENTS’ PREFERENCE WITH
THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS.

Minimalism was not popular

among the respondents

Mid-century style is
considered to be the most
prefered interior style
among the respondents

Mid-century Modern
Interior design is popular
because it offers a
timeless, versatile and
nature-inclined aesthetic.
 Looking back has allowed everyone to see the potential in trends that have
already passed. It may be speculated that the necessity of isolation and
quarantine has pushed everyone to reminisce about a time before the pandemic.

This is especially apparent among the trends within Generation Z as most of the
current trends are based on vintage trends.

Just as the birth of Mid-century Modern created a new wave of innovation due to
the rise in technological innovations after the industrial revolution, design in
its entirety has opened up to a wide array of possibilities to the point where
creatives of different mediums are inspired to be more open-minded and inclusive
in what they create.