Professional practice for interior designers

This updated edition of the most comprehensive business guide for designers covers the interior design profession in a clear and well-organized style. From establishing a practice to managing a project, the reader progresses through all aspects of the business, whether in a small or large firm. The new edition includes additional information on ethics, as well as a companion website containing sample forms and other resources. This book is recommended by the NCIDQ as preparation for their professional registration examination.

Includes index.

Professional Practice for Interior Designers -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Interior Design as a Profession -- Why Study Professional Practice? -- Defining the Profession -- What Is a Profession? -- Professional Responsibility in a Changing World -- Historical Overview -- Interior Design Divisions -- Interior Design Value -- The Business of Interior Design -- People -- Clients -- Financial Resources -- Web Sites Relevant to This Chapter -- Key Terms -- Key Names -- Organizations -- What Would You Do? -- References -- Chapter 2: Professional Advancement -- Educational Preparation -- Advanced Education -- Internships -- Lifelong Learning -- NCIDQ Examination -- The Examination Overview -- Licensing and Registration -- Professional Associations -- Why Join a Professional Association? -- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) -- International Interior Design Association (IIDA) -- International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) -- Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) -- Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) -- Social Responsibility -- Web Sites Relevant to This Chapter -- Key Terms -- Organizations -- What Would You Do? -- R…