Author : American Society of Interior Designers
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,9 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Author : Christine M. Piotrowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 11,10 MB
Release : 2001-10-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 047122104X
The tools needed to create and manage a thriving interior design practice This essential sourcebook provides all of the information needed to establish and manage a productive, profitable interior design firm. Filled with savvy business and career advice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition delivers updated and expanded coverage of the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues faced by sole practitioners, firm principals, and managers. This comprehensive reference lays out clear, practical guidelines on how to structure a contract and prevent legal problems; work with other designers, allied professionals, clients, and vendors; and calculate fees that are both fair and profitable. Recommended reading for NCIDQ candidates, it offers easy-to-follow tips and instruction on how to: Write and implement a successful business plan Choose the right form of business to fit specific needs Institute strategic planning Develop effective promotional tools Manage finances and set up a computerized accounting system Manage employees and team members Establishing a comprehensive foundation for effective business practice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the one-stop resource that no interior designer can afford to be without.
Author : Christine M. Piotrowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 26,22 MB
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1118882369
A practical, comprehensive resource for commercial interior design Designing Commercial Interiors is the industry standard reference, now fully revised and expanded to reflect the latest developments in commercial interior design. This book guides you through the entire design process, from planning to execution, to teach you the vital considerations that will make your project a success. This new third edition includes new: Sustainability concepts for a variety of commercial spaces Coverage of accessibility, security, safety, and codes—and how these factors influence commercial design Chapters on design research, project process, and project management Drawings and photographs of design applications Supplemental instructor's resources Commercial interior design entails a much more complex set of design factors than residential design, and many of these considerations are matters of safety and law. This book walks you through the process to give you a solid understanding of the myriad factors in play throughout any commercial project, including how the global marketplace shapes designers' business activities. Whether it's a restaurant, office, lodging, retail, healthcare, or other facility, the interior designer's job is much more complicated when the project is commercial. Designing Commercial Interiors is an exhaustive collection of commercial design skills, methods, and critical factors for professionals, instructors, and those preparing for the NCIDQ exam.
Author : Christine M. Piotrowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 26,53 MB
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1119554519
The leading guide to the business practice of the interior design profession, updated to reflect the latest trends For nearly thirty years, Professional Practice for Interior Designers has been a must-have resource for aspiring designers and practicing professionals. This revised and updated Sixth Edition continues to offer authoritative guidance related to the business of the interior design profession—from the basics to the latest topics and tools essential for planning, building, and maintaining a successful commercial or residential interior design business. Filled with business tips and best practices, illustrative scenarios, and other pedagogical tools, this revised edition contains new chapters on interior design in the global environment, building client relationships, and online marketing communications. The author also includes updated information on web and social media marketing, branding, and prospecting for global projects. Recommended by the NCIDQ for exam preparation, this Sixth Edition is an invaluable resource for early career designers or those studying to enter the profession. This important book: Contains three new chapters that focus on client relationships, marketing communications, and interior design in the global marketplace. Includes new or updated sections that reflect the recent trends related to social media, branding, sustainable design practice and more Offers invaluable pedagogical tools in every chapter, including chapter objectives and material relevant for the NCIDQ Instructors have access to an Instructor's Manual through the book's companion website
Author : Christine M. Piotrowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 11,43 MB
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1118174224
Becoming an INTERIOR DESIGNER Here is the completely updated guide to today’s interior design careers—a clear and concise survey of the interior design field covering: History of the profession Educational preparation Interviews with designers Certification and licensing The design process Where the jobs are Owning your own firm Design specialties Residential Commercial Sustainable design Corporate Hospitality Retail Healthcare Institutional Entertainment Restoration and adaptive use “Becoming an Interior Designer 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 interviewees the common passion for improving quality of life, which is a rarely referenced quality of a successful interior designer.” —Suzan Globus, FASID, LEED AP, 2007 ASID National President
Author : David Kent Ballast
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 36,17 MB
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1591268389
Comprehensive review for all three exam sections The Interior Design Reference Manual by David Ballast covers all three sections of the NCIDQ exams. Pass your exams the first time with comprehensive reading materials on all topics. The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual features include: Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation New for this edition - revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage Topics Covered Design Concepts and Programming Design Constraints Building Systems and Construction Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details Communication and Documentation Project and Business Management eTexbook access benefits include: Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Author : David Kent Ballast
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Interior decoration
ISBN : 1591268427
Covers all three sections of the NCIDQ exams. Pass your exams the first time with comprehensive reading materials on all topics. Features include: complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam, updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam; over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details; study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 2318 pages
File Size : 21,71 MB
Release : 1994
Category : American literature
ISBN :
A world list of books in the English language.
Author : Susan A. Lewis
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 28,36 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
"This volume combines both scholarly and practical resources for ... interior architecture and design"--Back cover.
Author : David Kent Ballast
Publisher : Professional Publications Incorporated
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 39,95 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certifies interior designers through a nationally administered exam. Professional Publications's study package for this exam includes a comprehensive subject review book and a practice exam for the part of the test examinees fail most often.For the thousands of interior designers in the United States and Canada each year who take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification exam, the Interior Design Reference Manual is the ultimate study guide -- the only one recommended by the NCIDQ.Passing the exam is a prerequisite for membership in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).The Interior Design Reference Manual covers all exam topics -- organized in sections that correspond to the major divisions of the test -- and reinforces key concepts with numerous illustrations and tables.More than 200 practice problems with solutions give readers practice with all types of questions on the exam.
