DIY as Interior Design Education “Everybody Can Be Designer”

Abstract

DIY (Do-it-yourself) for home decor is an activity of decorating or repairing the house or making things for home independently rather than paying someone else to do it. DIY gains its popularity nowadays, particularly on the internet. The phenomena of DIY probably will make interior designer lost their job because DIY seems can give a straightforward solution for people by self-study. The present study aimed to reveal what is really going on in the field of interior design today. The researcher would like to analyze the difference between an interior designer job and DIY content sharing. The researcher collected the data from some popular DIY accounts (DIY; all things thrifty; and the house lars built), some practitioner‘s responses, and interview with the lecturer of the interior design department. The researcher attempted to answer the question usingphenomenological approach consisting of four steps namely epoche, reduction, variation of imagination, and synthesis of meaning and essence. This phenomenon arises since we begin to enter the fourth industrial revolution where internet handles everything and provides accessibility. One of the positive impacts of this phenomena is that people gain more understanding related to interior design. In other words, this phenomenon makes everybody can be a designer through DIY.

Redecoration and Room Makeover Tendencies

“…The DIY phenomenon became popular because it gave the maker a deeper meaning to the craft they created. Moreover, the maker also feels more appreciative of their environment and feels freer (Alimin 2019). However, studies have also shown that DIY products tend to be seen with a plus point only by those who make the product and not by others who are not involved with making the product (Norton et al 2012).…”

The Effect of Modern Diy Techniques Transforming Consumers Into Designers

“…A person can be both a designer and a DIYer if they are capable of mastering both skill sets at the same time. Alimin (2019) When designers can effectively use social media techniques, they turn into DIYers, and when DIYers can engage with followers or students, they turn into designers. A person can be both a designer and a DIYer if they are capable of mastering both skill sets at the same time.…”

“…A person can be both a designer and a DIYer if they are capable of mastering both skill sets at the same time. Alimin (2019)…”

“…That viewpoint makes it clear how internet users' existence affects people's lives. Alimin (2019) In the field of interior design, augmented reality is becoming more and more common. DIYers can utilize AR to imagine furniture and decor in their home before making a purchase by using a smartphone or tablet.…”