I found it useful researching children's and adults
interiors at the same time. I had considered splitting my project into two
parts, designing for adults then children, however this seemed inefficient and
repetitive. I started to notice that some of the colours reoccurred across the
age groups such as yellow and blue, which were present in girls, boys and adult
designs. I also feel the context the designs are presented in makes a big
difference to the overall appearance, making me think that the same design
could be used for adults and children. Because I want to include embroidery in
my work, I am concentrating on researching the High-end market.
Harlequin research
I feel that this research has bettered my understanding of what I wish to achieve. It is important to remember that when designing for adults it should appear fun, not childish. When taken out of context, many of the designs appear to suit a range of age groups. An example being the pink bedding; this is designed for adults, however, if presented on a single bed then it would appear for a girl’s room.
