Today's interior designer is a professional who understands and practices the principles of good design and calls upon a wide range of other abilities, from interpersonal skills in working with clients to good business practices that keep projects on track to a knowledge of building codes and health and safety issues.

Get a comprehensive overview of both the field of interior design and the many areas of expertise you'll need for a successful career as an interior designer with this guide. A few of the concepts covered are:

• The history of interior design through the ages.
• The process of interior design, from development of a design concept to analysis of built spaces to design development presentation, and more.
• The elements and principles of design.
• Working with residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces.
• Environmentally healthy design.
• Lighting, interior furnishings, and finishes.
• New computer technologies for designers.

Lavishly illustrated and written in a clear, entertaining style, Interior Design: A Survey gives you a thorough view of the profession of interior design as it is practiced today.

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