85 Storytelling

Relating a narrative about, by, or for a user’s relationship to a space.

Storytelling in interior design is the creation of a narrative or journey, of an environment through careful space and object planning. It is a helpful tool in developing and determining choices about colors, palettes, materials, and furniture, and can be applied to residential, commercial, and other types of interior spaces. Storytelling is exceptionally useful in spaces where narratives drive an experience, such as museum exhibits and retail environments.

Narratives help foster an emotional connection between the design and the user interacting with the design. By communicating information in a visual way, ...

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