As part of the second-semester MA Interior Architecture/Interior Design course Design Project 2, students and guests were invited to an inspiring open lecture by Deborah Schneiderman, Professor of Interior Design at Pratt Institute in New York and principal of deSc: architecture/design/research.
In her lecture, Schneiderman introduced a groundbreaking methodology rooted in Interior Systems Theory, offering a fresh perspective on how prefabricated interiors can be classified and understood. Her approach focuses on interiors that are fabricated off-site, typically designed to be customizable, transformable, transportable, and most importantly, place-making.
Drawing from both historical and contemporary examples, she presented diverse interiors that demonstrated different modes of interior prefabrication. Schneiderman also showcased innovative student work from Pratt Institute – including wearable and modular prefab designs – highlighting the strong connection between her research and teaching practice.
The event was organized by Prof. Dr. Carola Ebert and as part of her joint course with Amara Goodwin and Onur Özdemir, offering students valuable insight into current research and design approaches in the evolving field of interior architecture.
