This year I have learned so much from my experiences in my Interior Materials class. This class is not like many other classes because I did not just sit through lectures every day and take tests. Instead, I was able to experience many different materials for myself through having the opportunity to take field trips to places around Lubbock.
On one of the field trips that I took with my class, we went to the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute. While at the research institute, we got to see how fabrics are made, starting from the very beginning, right after the cotton has been harvested. I learned that cotton must go through many different machines before it can be spun into fabric and that each machine has a different purpose. Some machines clean the cotton, some spin it, some make it into long strands, and some even dye it. I personally have never seen big machines like the ones at the research institute. This field trip was probably the most educational for me.
Another trip that my class took was to All About Looks. This business is one that is located in the Depot District of Lubbock and focuses on the parts of an interior that have to do with aesthetics. They deals with drapes, bedding, upholstery, window shades, wallpaper, etc. They had many options for material use that I had never thought of. One thing that I thought was very innovative was a pillow that had been upholstered in cork. It gave the pillow an interesting look and an environmentally friendly quality. I had no idea that cork could even be used in such a way. Another thing I got to see was how vast the options are for fabric. They had so much variety in the colors, patterns, and types of fabric. In class, we learned that floral patterns are the most popular. I think that this fact really rang true when seeing the selection at All About Looks.
A field trip that the class went on more recently was to tour a couple homes built by a local architect, Jeff Seal. Jeff Seal has been building homes in Lubbock for many years and has build up an upscale clientele. His projects include multimillion dollar homes. From this trip, I learned that when designing for a client, one must do their best to make the client happy and to fulfill their dreams of what they want in a home. Jeff Seal’s architecture is a sight to see and shows attention to detail is important to every project.
My interior material class has had opportunities to see and experience things in this class that many do not get to experience. We have gotten to go many places and see many different things. I focused this paper mainly on things I got to learn and experience on field trips but there were also many things I learned in class and on projects, such as the durability of different products and LEED requirements. This class was an incredible experience and I hope to have many more amazing experiences in the interior design program here at Texas Tech.
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