Interior Design

Aimed at prospective and new students, this book gives a comprehensive introduction to the nature and practice of interior design as well as invaluable information about education and careers and gives a balanced inside view of the business today. Its broad, up-to-date approach unites history, theory, and practice. Subjects covered include how to develop a program with a client; presentations and sample boards; choosing materials and designs; project planning and management. For the new edition, many of the examples of interiors have been updated and there is additional information on sustainability in interior design. The sections covering drawings and CAD have also been thoroughly revised and expanded to take account of changes in current practice in this area and also to provide more practical guidance on drawing, either by hand or using CAD software.

Introduction; Who this book is for; The role of an interior designer; Other professionals in the field; How to use this book; Context; The value of historical study; The profession through time; The industry in the twenty-first century; Market segmentation and specialization; Globalization; The role of the media; Environmental concerns; The language of interior design; Pre-design work; The client/designer relationship; Environmental issues; The program; The survey and analysis; Preliminary research; Formulating a concept; The design solution; Planning and design.

The principles of designOrdering principles; Space planning; Integrating the services; Drawing designs; Design illustration; Harmonizing the elements; Color; Color psychology; Suppliers and trade accounts; Texture; Pattern; Materials and finishes; Selecting furniture; Details and accessories; Material boards; Preparing for the presentation; Project coordination and management; Stages of a project; Stage one; Stage two; Stage three; Stage four; Fees; Design education and beyond; Have you got what it takes?; Selecting a course of study; Entry requirements; The college curriculum.

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