Avoiding Visual Clichés

Creating original and engaging spatial experiences

Avoiding Visual Clichés

To make spaces memorable, designers must move beyond predictable or overused visuals. Avoiding clichés ensures that each environment feels fresh, intentional, and impactful:

  • Innovative Thinking: Challenge standard motifs, tropes, and design shortcuts
  • Contextual Design: Let the narrative, audience, and site guide your visual choices
  • Subtle Storytelling: Focus on layered details, emotion, and atmosphere rather than obvious imagery
  • Iterative Exploration: Test and refine ideas to discover unique solutions that resonate

By consciously avoiding clichés, scenographers create spaces that feel authentic, immersive, and full of originality.


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