Foundations of Interior Design balances the theory of interior design with its practice as an applied art, combining real-life examples with a historical and conceptual look at design theory. It introduces its readers to the professional career path on which they are about to embark, highlighting the experiences of those already in the field. Its author, an interior design practitioner, educator, and writer, approaches the field from a service-industry perspective. With a conversational writing style, Slotkis presents a thorough introduction to design theory and execution, history, FFE, socially responsible design, and business practices. This book provides practical advice about interior design as a career, as well as conceptual information about colour schemes, planning, and the principles of design theory. This book is only for sale to customers in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan & the Philippines. All other customer can order this title from Laurence King Publishing.
| ISBN | 1563672863 | | Pages | 592 | | ISBN13 | 9781563672866
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | A & C Black Publishers Ltd | | Weight (grammes) | 2060 | | Imprint | Fairchild Books | | Published in | New York | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 305 | | Publication date | 01 Mar 2006 | | Width (mm) | 229 | | Library of Congress | NK | | Spine width (mm) | 44 | | DEWEY | 747 | | Academic level | Tertiary education, Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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* The Field of Interior Design * Aesthetics, Elements, and Principles of Design * Colour Theory and Applications * Light and Lighting Systems * Socially Responsible Design * The Design Process * Communicating the Vision * Architectural Elements of Interior Design * Furnishing the Interior: The Lining * Furnishing the Interior: Furnishings and Accessories * Period Design Styles: The Classics and Their Successors * Modern Design Styles * Trends and Forecasting * The Business of Interior Design TEXT FEATURES * Chapters organised from the general to the specific * List of key terms and summary of key points for each chapter * "Conversations" (interviews with well-known experts in the design field) * "Then and Now" (comparative snapshots of design trends and personalities) * "Time Line" (illustrated historical review of interior design highlights) * Case studies and exercises to encourage application of knowledge to practice * Appendices including glossary of terms (with pronunciation guides); list of web sites and resources; educational, professional, and trade organisations; and references by topic * Instructor's Guide includes recommended course outlines for quarter and semester courses; lecture notes and suggestions for teaching each chapter; and exercises, projects, assignments and exams for a variety of levels CD-ROM FEATURES * Video Interviews * Sample forms and charts relating to the business practice chapters
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