My thesis is tackling the idea that you can create a space, specifically a fine arts space, using the motivational theory model. Two theory models were utilized, being intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, and the cognitive evaluation theory model. Intrinsic motivation is what keeps artist creative, its what drives creativity, and curiosity. Unfortunately, for most colleges and art studios, the extrinsic drive is what comes to the forefront. The deadlines, the stress of not falling behind in your career, etc, are largely why artists in those spaces create. The weight of constant deadlines, or the weight of extrinsic motivation. When I first started college, the crushing weight of deadlines are the only reason I picked up the pencil. I went a full year without creating a piece with any sort of passion behind it, only for school, all the time. Is there anything that can be done, on the interior design side of things, that can help negate this? This is where the Cognitive Evaluation Theory (CET) model is introduced. CET presents 5 different strings of assessment, but the three im primary focused on in this is Autonomy, Relatedness (Sense of Connection), and general Motivation. This is when I pulled the three key elements of my design principles. Autonomy, Collaboration and Naturalistic Elements. These three core ideas are what kick started off the rest of my project.