{"product_id":"becoming-an-interior-designer-9780470114230","title":"Becoming an Interior Designer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecoming an INTERIOR DESIGNER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere is the completely updated guide to today's interior design careersa clear and concise survey of the interior design field covering: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory of the profession Educational preparation Interviews with designers Certification and licensing The design process Where the jobs are Owning your own firm Design specialties \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSustainable design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorporate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHospitality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstitutional\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntertainment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestoration and adaptive use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming an Interior Designer\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to book for an inside look at the profession of interior design today. The advice from a broad range of practitioners and educators about the professional requirements and business of interior design make it an invaluable tool for those contemplating an  interior design career. The added bonus is Christine's ability to draw out from her interviewee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This guide surveys careers in the interior design field, from residential to commercial, including corporate, hospitality, and entertainment specialties. This edition has been revised and updated to incorporate information on sustainable and global design, and design for seniors, with added profiles and examples of projects.\" (\u003ci\u003eBook News\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 An Introduction to the Interior Design Profession 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do Interior Designers Do? 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Do Interior Designers Do? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Interior Design for You? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Design 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Do You Feel Is the Impact of Sustainable Design on the Profession? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Associations 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design Registration and Licensing 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Important Is Certification by Examination and Licensing of Interior Designers Today? 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Did You Become an Interior Designer? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Educational Preparation 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh School Preparation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Educational Program 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Did You Choose Which School to Attend to Obtain Your Education in Interior Design? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour-Year Educational Preparation 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Internships 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo-Year Associate Degree 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostgraduate Education in Interior Design 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNCIDQ Examination 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing Education 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Important Is Interior Design Education in Today’s Industry? 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Where the Jobs Are 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Decisions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent Design Firms 107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Motivated You to Start Your Own Design Firm? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitectural Offices 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurniture Retailers 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice Furnishings Dealers 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design on a Global Stage 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacility Planning and Design 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSole Practitioner Work Environments 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob-Seeking Tools 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Can You Describe the Optimum Portfolio for a Job Applicant? 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Do You Look for in Hiring a New Designer? 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Enjoy Most About Working in the Firm You Are in Right Now? 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Design Specialties 149 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidential Design 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAging in Place 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Design 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Do You Feel Is the Impact of Sustainable Design or Design for Seniors on the Profession? 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate and Professional Offices 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHospitality 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertainment and Recreation 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetail Facilities 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealthcare 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSenior Living 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutional 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoration and Adaptive Use 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated Career Options 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Advice Would You Give Someone Who Wants to Be an Interior Designer? 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Design Process 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Development 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramming 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchematic Design 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Development 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Documents 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Administration 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Relationships 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Single Most Important Skill an Interior Designer Needs to Be Successful? 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Interior Design as a Business 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Formations 255\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What Motivated You to Start Your Design Firm? 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Methods 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design Revenue 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Issues 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Important Is Certification by Examination and Licensing of Interior Designers Today? 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Greatest Business Challenge for Interior Design Firms? 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Future 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You See as the Future for the Interior Design Profession? 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design Resources 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCida-accredited Interior Design Programs in the United States And Canada 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Design References 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Designers 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402288079191,"sku":"9780470114230","price":30.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470114230.jpg?v=1730479955","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/becoming-an-interior-designer-9780470114230","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}