Metaphorical spaces. The art used by designers to explore, experiment and express concepts of Interiors

The paper aims at studying the potential of art of being a metaphorical “tool” for the interior design approach. The relationship between the design approach and artistic installations can be seen in three dimensions of the design process: in exploring the theoretical meaning of the space (the art as a media to know novel vocations of spaces during the concept generation process); in experimenting the physical impact of the artefact in the space (the art as a matter of innovation during the verification of the project); in expressing innovative spatial concepts (the art as a “language” to communicate novel provocative and disruptive visions during the communication of the idea). We will choose (as case studies) those installations conceived by designers in order to underline the artistic value in the design field. In conclusion: we embrace the idea that art can be considered as a paradigmatic incubator in the process of “living” the Interiors. Starting from that, we are going to underline some methodological attitudes within the design culture in relation to the artistic research and to interpret new domestic aesthetics.