Interior design

Contents
Reina
Introduction
	Who this book is for
	The role of an interior designer
	Other professionals in the field
	How to use this book
Context
	The value of historical study
	The profession through time
	The industry in the twenty-first century
	Market segmentation and specialization
	Globalization
	The role of the media
	Environmental concerns
	The language of interior design
Pre-design work
	The client/designer relationship
	Environmental issues
	The program
	The survey and analysis
	Preliminary research
	Formulating a concept
	The design solution
Planning and design
	The principles of design
	Ordering principles
	Space planning
	Integrating the services
	Drawing designs
	Design illustration
Harmonizing the elements
	Color
	Color psychology
	Suppliers and trade accounts
	Texture
	Pattern
	Materials and finishes
	Selecting furniture
	Details and accessories
	Material boards
	Preparing for the presentation
Project coordination and management
	Stages of a project
	Stage one
	Stage two
	Stage three
	Stage four
	Fees
Design education and beyond
	Have you got what it takes?
	Selecting a course of study
	Entry requirements
	The college curriculum
	The senior show
	Assessment
	The future of design education
	The importance of qualifications
	Finding employment
	Applying for jobs
Careers
	Residential design
	Contract design
	The future of the industry
Resources
	Glossary
	Further reading
	Useful addresses in the US
	Useful addresses in the UK
	Index
	Picture credits
	Acknowledgments