SKETCH SERIES 3B – LIGHT AND SUBJECTIVE IMPRESSIONS

Peripheral lighting

This space without natural lighting has an almost eerie, uncomfortable feeling due to all of the shadows of objects in the next room over.

dislike

unpleasant

faces are obscured

space perceives as:

unclear

large

wide

short

horizontal

cramped

public

relaxed

Warm lighting

This space is comforting because of the warm ambient glow over task lighting. 

like 

pleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as: 

clear

large 

wide

short 

horizontal

spacious

public 

relaxed

monotonous 

Cool lighting

This space has a somewhat uncomfortable feel to it due to how cool the LED lighting is. It doesn't feel cozy.

dislike

unpleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:

clear

small

narrow

long

horizontal

cramped

private

tensed

monotonous

Dim lighting

Although its hard to see due to how dim the light is, it's a nice space to relax in and is very inviting.

like

pleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:

unclear

small

narrow

long

vertical

spacious

private

relaxed

monotonous

Overhead lighting

This space is a nice area to come and work on assignments and feels comfortable and inviting.

like

pleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:

clear

large

wide

long

vertical

spacious

public

tensed

interesting

Uniform lighting

This lighting makes it easy to see what you're doing in the space but doesn't feel warm and comforting.

like

pleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:

clear

large

wide

short

horizontal

spacious

public

tensed

monotonous

Bright lighting

The light in this area is great task lighting and feels neutral, not too warm, and not too cool.

dislike

unpleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:

clear

large

wide

long

vertical

cramped

private

tensed

monotonous

Nonuniform lighting

This lighting makes the space feel complex and very bright. The warmth from one light source is warm and inviting white the cooler LED lighting is great for reading or doing assignments. 

like 

pleasant

faces are clear

space perceives as:  

clear

large 

wide

short 

horizontal

spacious 

private 

relaxed

interesting

Book comparison:

There were some similarities between what Flynn observed and what I observed but there were also some differences, but perhaps it was due to the intensity of light sources. One example of some similar observations would be with the nonuniform lighting. Both Flynn and I perceived this type of lighting to be interesting and complex and also pleasant and clear. Some differences between Flynn and I's observations are about dim perimeter lighting. Flynn said this type of lighting made the space feel large, uncluttered, and spacious while I felt that it made the room feel cramped and small. This could just be due to the size of the room that I was observing but it also may be that this type of lighting feels cozy and I connect a cozy space with a room that is small.