The Fundamentals of Interior Design

The Fundamentals of Interior Design takes the subject of interior design and explains the essential concepts in a logical and sensible way by looking at the process of design, from first contact with a client, to presentation of the finished design work and beyond. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is gives designers a belief in their own abilities, and confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. Title Page 2 Copyright 3 Contents 5 How to get the most out of this book 7 Introduction 9 1: The design process 13 The design process in action 15 Professional practice 25 2: Understanding the project 27 The client 29 The briefing 31 Design analysis 33 Building and site research 39 3: Understanding the space 47 Understanding spatial relationships 49 A typology of technical drawing 57 4: Understanding building structures 65 Building construction principles 67 Materials for construction 71 Mechanical and electrical systems 77 5: Organising the space 79 Design development 81 Human dimensions and scale 87 Proportioning systems 93 Ordering systems 97 Inclusive design 103 6: The human interface 105 Materials and finishes 107 The decorative scheme 115 Acoustics 123 Furniture 127 Colour 131 Light 139 7: Sustainable design 143 Climate change 145 Energy-saving strategies and services 147 Sustainability and material use 149 8: Communicating design 151 Telling the story 153 Presentation drawings 155 Presentation boards 163 Multimedia presentations 169 Sources of inspiration 171 Index 173 Image sources 175 Acknowledgements 177 Working with ethics 178 Back Cover 186 The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them.The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form.Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. The book features a variety of diagrams and talking points to get students and practioners thinking about key issues, and contains a section on ethics in interior design. The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. The Fundamentals of Interior Design takes the subject of interior design and explains the essential concepts in a logical and engaging way. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings