Interactive Evolutionary Computation (IEC) Method of Interior Work (IW) Design for Use by Non-design-professional Chinese Residents

This paper presents an interactive evolutionary computation (IEC) method for interior design, intended to help non-design-professional Chinese residents conduct interior work (IW) themselves. Seven interior design factors, which are typical of a Chinese apartment living room, primarily color and texture, were selected for adjustment by this IEC method. A material library, coding method, user interface, and different evolutionary processes were developed in this paper. Three experiments were carried out to test this method. It was concluded that the IEC method may facilitate non-design-professional residents determine IW designs for themselves according to their own preferences.