Introduction -- Context -- Pre-design work -- Planning and design -- Harmonizing the elements -- Project coordination and management -- Design education and beyond -- Careers.;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. 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--P. [4] of cover. Contents 3 Introduction 5 Who this book is for 6 The role of an interior designer 8 Other professionals in the field 10 How to use this book 12 Context 13 The value of historical study 14 The profession through time 14 The industry in the twenty-first century 26 Market segmentation and specialization 26 Globalization 34 The role of the media 34 Environmental concerns 36 The language of interior design 39 Pre-design work 41 The client/designer relationship 42 Environmental issues 46 The program 46 The survey and analysis 49 Preliminary research 60 Formulating a concept 62 The design solution 68 Planning and design 69 The principles of design 70 Ordering principles 76 Space planning 79 Integrating the services 82 Drawing designs 93 Design illustration 99 Harmonizing the elements 109 Color 110 Color psychology 114 Suppliers and trade accounts 120 Texture 121 Pattern 122 Materials and finishes 123 Selecting furniture 137 Details and accessories 140 Material boards 140 Preparing for the presentation 140 Project coordination and management 145 Stages of a project 146 Stage one 146 Stage two 149 Stage three 153 Stage four 159 Fees 166 Design education and beyond 169 Have you got what it takes? 170 Selecting a course of study 171 Entry requirements 173 The college curriculum 175 The senior show 178 Assessment 180 The future of design education 180 The importance of qualifications 183 Finding employment 186 Applying for jobs 187 Careers 193 Residential design 194 Contract design 194 The future of the industry 204 Resources 211 Glossary 212 Further reading 215 Useful addresses in the US 216 Useful addresses in the UK 217 Index 218 Picture credits 223 Acknowledgments 224 Annotation 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 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.
Offering a thorough grounding in the principles of interior design, this book describes the qualities and skills needed to become an interior designer, examines the varied career opportunities available and gives a balanced inside view of the business today
