A simple tool for understanding space, directions and conscious design choices
The Interior Ruler™ was developed as a practical tool for designers, consultants and curious users of space who want a more structured approach to working with directions, positioning and spatial decisions.
The accompanying digital booklet provides background knowledge about the tool’s structure, application and the ideas behind its development. The booklet serves as an introduction to the principles and analyses that can support spatial reflection and design processes.
What Is The Interior Ruler™?
The Interior Ruler™ is a contemporary orientation instrument created for designers and practitioners working with spatial decision-making in everyday interiors.
The tool’s layout offers a clear directional structure without traditional Luo Pan symbolism, making it suitable for Western design processes, project planning and technical drawing environments.
Designing Around Human Preferences
The Interior Ruler™ was developed as a practical tool for translating human preferences into concrete design decisions.
People have both innate and environmentally developed preferences regarding how they experience and use spaces. Some thrive in open and dynamic surroundings, while others prefer environments that are more contained, calm or structured. These preferences influence comfort, concentration, well-being and the experience of being in the right place.
The ruler helps the designer or individual user identify and implement such preferences directly within the planning of an interior.
The design process therefore becomes not only a question of aesthetics and function, but also of creating greater coherence between the human being and the space used in everyday life.
The tool can be used professionally within consultancy and design projects, as well as by private individuals wishing to create surroundings that more closely support their own needs, habits and aspirations.
Developed for Practical Use
The ruler was developed as a working tool for study and project situations.
The stable acrylic surface supports precise positioning, rotation and measurement directly on floor plans and drawing tables.
The detachable Suunto compass makes it possible to work on paper, on construction sites and within existing buildings, creating a connection between drawing, observation and physical space.
What Does the Booklet Contain?
The digital booklet is written in English and provides a broader understanding of the conceptual background of the tool.
It includes:
- explanations of the ruler’s structure
- an introduction to compass readings and directions
- reflections on spatial organisation
- examples of areas for analysis
- background material for interested readers
The booklet is not a step-by-step manual. It functions as a contextual resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of The Interior Ruler™ and the ideas underlying the tool.
Request the English Booklet
The English introduction booklet is available on request.
To receive a copy or enquire about professional use of The Interior Ruler™, please contact Blissbode at contact@blissbode.live
Blissbode develops practice-based methods that are undergoing active research development and validation, including through the Resonant Living Project™. The work complements, but does not replace, relevant medical, psychological, geological, electromagnetic or building-related professional advice.
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