Interior Design Fundamentals: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

by Steven B. Webber

Overview

"The book’s greatest strength is approaching the subject through the lens of design thinking. There is a need to emphasize design thinking at early foundation levels in interior design." Lee Keen, Louisiana State University, USA

Learn the basics of interior design, design thinking, and the design process. Envision yourself in the role of professional designer as you learn about design phases, spatial well-being, color theory, professional practice, finishes, furbanishings, lighting, environmental systems, and more. Case studies, review questions, and exercises in every chapter will help you see how the topics will affect your career. The online STUDIO includes self-quizzes and vocabulary flashcards to help you study.

This bundle includes Interior Design Fundamentals and Interior Design Fundamentals STUDIO Access Card.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501327087
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/17/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Sales rank:	625,770
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Steven Webber is Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture at Florida State University. He holds NCIDQ certification and is a LEED-AP and member of IDEC and EDRA. Prior to teaching, he practiced in the fields of architecture and interior design for several firms including Gensler.

Table of Contents

I.Design Theory and Process

Introduction: What is Interior Design?
Responsibilities of an Interior Designer
Potential Career Paths
Relationship to Allied Disciplines

Chapter 1: Thinking, Elements and Principles, Aesthetics
Design Thinking
Elements and Principles of Design

Chapter 2: Design History
Periods and Styles

Chapter 3:The Design Process
Pre-Design
Evidence-based design
Programming
Research
Concept Development
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Contract Administration

II.Health and Well-being

Chapter 4:Human Factors
Universal Design
ADA
Age and Health
Ergonomics

Chapter 5: Environmental Psychology + Color Theory
Environmental psychology
Overview
Place Attachment and Place Identity
Environmental Perception
Built Environment Impact
Color Theory
Overview
Traditional Color Theory
Built Environment Impact

Chapter 6: Sustainability
Ecology
Cradle-to-Cradle and Cradle-to-Grave
Life Cycle Analysis and Embodied Energy
Sustainability Measures for the Built Environment

III.Building/Spatial Context

Chapter 7:Design Project Factors
Client, design team, location
Historical Factors and Cross-cultural Influences
Historical context of the project
Cultural influences on the project
Project needs and priorities, design constraints, existing conditions
Space Program Requirements
Codes and Construction Techniques
Codes and jurisdictions
Code origins
Fire safety
Influence of local municipalities
Construction techniques
Location influencers
Sustainability
Construction process

Chapter 8:Forecasting and Trends
Design Goals
Anticipating future spatial needs
Anticipating future design aesthetics
Setting new design standards
Awards and recognition for the project

IV.The Business of Design

Chapter 9:Professional Practice, Contracts, Project Management, and Presentation Methods
Professional Practice
Design firm types and structure
Professional organizations
Contracts
Contracts overview: relationships and responsibilities
Contract types and professional relationships
Project Management
Design process + fee structure
Project Management: Internal design team structure
Team member roles and responsibilities
Relationship with consultants
Relationship with General Contractor/Construction Manager
Presentation Methods
Project milestones
Client approvals
Technology and tools of design

V.Design Outcomes: Case Studies
Chapter 10:Case Studies Demonstrating Interior Design Characteristics
Form
Design Concept
Function
Design Goals
Adjacency studies via a matrix
Space planning + circulation
Adjacency studies in plan view
Bubble diagrams
Spatial stacking
Adjacency studies in section or isometric view

Chapter 11:Millwork and Furbaniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
Millwork
Design priorities
Specialty items, materials + substrates, hardware
Construction + Fabrication
Furbaniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
Design priorities
Selection criteria and process
Upholstery
Specifications
Art and Accessories
Purchasing process

Chapter 12:Finishes
Design priorities
Flooring
Walls
Ceilings
Specifications
Installation process

Chapter 13:Lighting
Design priorities
Ambient
Focal
Specialty
Specifications
Installation process

VI.Design Thinking Revisited

Chapter 14:An Evolving Process
Reflections
Current struggles
Future trends