Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7IAD 401DESIGN STUDIO V4+4+05828.07.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to develop students' abilities in retail space design, store identity, user experience, technical detailing, and preparation of application projects. Students will manage the entire design process from concept development to construction details and present their projects professionally.
Course Content This course covers retail design principles, brand identity, customer experience, store planning, circulation, window display design, merchandising systems, lighting, material selection, furniture design, construction detailing, technical drawings, and professional project presentations.
Course Methods and Techniques Studio-based learning, project-based learning, individual and group work, jury reviews, technical drawing exercises, digital modeling, and presentation techniques.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( IAD 302 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Ece Kumkale Açıkgöz
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Piotrowski, C. M. (2016). Retail Design. Mesher, L. (2019). Basics Interior Design: Retail Design. Morgan, T. (2016). Visual Merchandising. Ching, F. D. K. (2020). Interior Design Illustrated. Ballast, D. K. (2020). Interior Construction & Detailing.
Course Notes Studio notes, brand analyses, technical detail drawings, sample projects, relevant standards, and scientific publications prepared by the instructor.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 8 % 20
Practice 3 % 20
Project 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
14
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 8 112
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 8 4 32
Presentation 2 8 16
Project 2 10 20
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 7,73333333333333 232

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Develop original retail store designs based on brand identity and user requirements.
2 Produce technical drawings, construction details, and custom furniture solutions for retail projects.
3 Prepare professional project documentation and presentations suitable for implementation.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course introduction, project brief, and brand selection
2 Retail design principles and customer experience
3 Brand analysis, design program, and concept development
4 Store layout, organization, and functional diagrams
5 Plan development and circulation design
6 Window display and merchandising systems
7 Lighting, materials, and color strategies
8 First Jury (1/50 Plans and Concept Presentation)
9 Custom furniture and cashier unit design
10 Ceiling, flooring, and wall detailing
11 Sections, elevations, and construction details (1/20)
12 Joinery details and fabrication solutions
13 Rendering, presentation boards, and project development
14 Final project development and individual critiques
15 Final jury preparation
16 Final Jury

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 4 3 5 3 4 5
C1
C2
C3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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