A Method Proposal for the Evaluation of Spatial Perception and Emotional State in the Context of Interior Design Variables and Stage Lighting

ABSTRACT Perception of space basically occurs with visual perception, but visual perception is not the only thing that creates or affects the interior space perception. Emotional state created by the interior also affects the interior space perception as integrated with visual perception. Also, flexibility in design is one of the significant notions that is stand out in design field. Flexibility in design, can be provided by changing the interior space perception but also to provide comfort in flexible interiors visual perception of different usage scenarios in the flexible interiors should be examined. To examine the integrated interior space perception, both spatial perception and emotional state criteria should be examined. Therefore, in the context of this research, a case study is conducted, to offer a methodology to evaluate the “spatial perception” and “emotional state” in interiors. Theatre stage selected as the experiment area and the light is selected as the design variable because of their power to change instantly. As a result, this study offers a method for the evaluation of the “spatial perception” and “emotional state” in the context of design variables and stage lighting.