Interior design practice

""An impressive book that not only frames interior design in its valuable historic context, but achieves the higher goal of validating a critically important profession. A timely and thorough examination of the process and business of interior design, and ... an essential read for practitioners and educators alike."--Jon Otis, professor of interior design, Pratt Institute, principal, Object Inc." ""This compilation of essays is a well-thought-out foundation of knowledge for understanding, establishing, and managing a well-run interior design practice, a must-read for anyone interested in setting out to improve the human condition through the design of strategically focused interior environments."-Rosalyn Cama, FASID, EDAC, President, CAMA, Inc., author of Evidence-Based Healthcare Design" ""Interior Design Practice is relevant for both emerging and practicing interior designers ... Cindy's and the other designers' vision, professionalism, and design insight will elevate the interior design industry, and this will be regarded as the go-to book for the continuing education of interior design."-Nila Leiserowitz, FASID, IIDA, AIA Associate, Managing Director, Gensler, Los Angeles" "Interior Design Practice provides experienced and beginning professionals with a perspective that is as broad as it is deep, encompassing global professional practice and the firsthand experiences of design firms large and small. Authored by nineteen leading designers and professionals, the book covers the work process, ranging from pre-design, programming, and design development to contract administration, and provides a thorough explanation of management issues in marketing, project management, and client relationships." "Interior Design Practice, edited by twenty-year design veteran Cindy Coleman, offers a comprehensive look at current changes in the design industry and also suggests new ways of thinking and working that are sure to motivate seasoned professionals as well as the next generation of designers."--Jacket.

Background. Evolution of the profession -- Growing a profession -- Legislation issues -- The regulatory organization -- The legal environment -- The work process. Scope of service matrix -- Pre-design services -- Programming for change -- Schematic design : communicating the design spirit -- Design development : designing the project -- Contract documents and working drawings -- Contract administration : getting started -- Management issues. Managing the marketing process -- Financial management -- Goals of project management -- Managing the client relationship.