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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Learn<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The famously talked about the Japanese concept of Ikigai loosely refers to a reason for being. The interestingly delightful book, <\/span>Ikigai \u2013 The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life<\/span><\/i>, explores the concepts associated with happiness, keeping busy, and the art of actioning with joy. ‘Ikigai’ defines an individual’s purpose in life; it is why they wake up in the morning and do the things they do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever heard of ‘loving what you do’ or ‘getting paid to do what you love’?<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Japanese philosophers, that is the key to living a happy life. Ikigai is a widely popular concept, which, when applied to one’s life, is the secret to a stress-free and happy <\/span>life.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is said that the Japanese have a longer life expectancy rate than any other community or culture in the world. It is partly because of the healthy diet they follow, their suitable tropical climate, their habit of being outdoors, and how the concept of Ikigai moulds their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Japanese, one’s interior can embody the idea of Ikigai simply by focusing on things like simplicity, minimal clutter, raw materials, and lots of natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding one’s Ikigai allows an individual to lead a more meaningful life. Ikigai helps individuals follow their purpose while driving actionable results. When it comes to interior design, there is a considerable correlation between the two.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the author of <\/span>Ikigai<\/span><\/i>, designers design various elements of a home. Examples include how one would keep their clothes in a closet, the way the rear entry opens into a garden, or how natural light floods in through windows inside a home. Designers must carefully plan, implement, and execute these actionable elements to pave the way for functionality and beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also – Interior Design Basic Concepts, Elements and Principles<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image Credit: medium.com<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Designers\u2019 Views on Ikigai”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many designers tend to think of the results associated with the concept of Ikigai as two-fold. One is where they are using the idea to promote the happiness of their clients and give them a harmonious space to live in. And second is where the designers follow their Ikigai by engaging in their work, which is their calling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Designers like Jenny Dina Kirschner are famous for incorporating the art of Ikigai into their work to achieve specific results. Kirschner believes in conceptualising the mood she would want her client to be in when they enter the space she designs. <\/span><\/p>\n

That is the first step in her design process. She believes in keeping open floor plans<\/a> flooded with natural light and incorporating memorabilia into space to add personal touches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another designer from New York, David Scott, believes in incorporating Ikigai through colour tones. He uses a lot of orange and its shades as he thinks the colour is happy. It stimulates good energies and harmony so a person can feel simultaneously relaxed and creative.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also – 20 Top Interior Color Schemes for Your House Design<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Intersection of Ikigai and Interior Design”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In interior design, designers try to ensure that a home includes the following aspects:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n