• An essential introduction to the key elements of interior design.
• Includes a variety of case studies taken from contemporary interior designers
• Presented in a rich visual style, designed to appeal to students of the creative arts

The Design Process

• The design process in action
• Professional practice

Understanding the Project

• The client
• The briefing
• Design analysis
• Building and site research

Understanding the Space

• Understanding spatial relationships
• A typology of technical drawing

Understanding Building Structures

• Building construction principles
• Materials for construction
• Mechanical and electrical systems

Organizing the Space

• Design development
• Human dimensions and scale
• Proportioning systems
• Compression moulding
• Ordering systems
• Inclusive design

The Human Interface

• Materials and finishes
• The decorative scheme
• Acoustics
• Furniture
• Color
• Light

Sustainable Design

• Climate change
• Energy-saving strategies and services
• Sustainability and material use

Communicating Design

• Telling the story
• Presentation drawings
• Presentation board
• Multimedia presentations
• Sources of inspiration
• Index
• Image sources
• Acknowledgements
• Working with ethics

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