This studio lab builds upon knowledge and research skills gained from previous classes, including Advanced Research Seminar and supports the Interior Design Studio 6 capstone project. During this class, students will gather and assess qualitative and quantitative data from various primary, secondary, historic and contemporary sources to support their understanding of the diverse characteristics influencing and affecting their project context. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of the quality of sources, utilizing traditional and contemporary research methodologies including, but not limited to, interviews, surveys, archives, social media, and theory. Students will also be expected to produce written content as a communication method beyond graphic representation in describing their capstone project design process, relevant research, and design philosophy. In this class, we will explore various methods of disseminating project information, including traditional written and oral formats, as well as innovative, digital methods. The outcome of this Studio Lab becomes an important component of the final Capstone deliverable.​