The Fundamentals of Interior Design
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-2-940373-92-5 (ISBN)
Description
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. This book includes a variety of case studies taken from contemporary interior designers, including Jonathan Tuckey Design and Project Orange. It features a variety of diagrams and 'talking points' to get students thinking about key issues, and contains a section on ethics in interior design.
Reviews / Votes
'I think this is an excellent course book for students who are about to enter, or are considering entering a program of interior design for it touches lightly, but directly, on all aspects of the design process from inception to construction, as well as the modes and means of the production of designs. This book would be a terrific reference for students in preparatory courses and/or the first term in the course of study. The book is clear and the images relate directly to the issues discussed on each spread.' - Anita Cooney, Pratt Institute, USA. 'I think your series of texts on interior design, interior architecture and architecture are terrific. I convinced our library to purchase all of them...' - Herb Fremin, Wentworth Institute of Technology, USA 'Good content - easy to read and understand.' - Michele Thompson, Bishop Burton College, UK. 'Clear, with good illustrations and easy to reference.' - Veronica Hendry ,University of the Arts London, UK. 'It's a good generic introductory book on the field of Interior Design, clear, good looking and with an academic view of the issue.' - Joao Cruz, ESAD, Portugal.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lausanne
Switzerland
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
250 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-940373-92-5 (9782940373925)
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Other editions
New editions
Simon Dodsworth | Stephen Anderson
The Fundamentals of Interior Design
Book
01/2015
2nd Edition
Fairchild Books
€53.41
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Person
Simon Dodsworth studied at KLC School of Design, where he gained an Honours Diploma in interior design. After graduating he worked as a freelancer on residential projects with established architects, and also formed his own design business. He was later invited to teach at KLC, where he is now Director of Interior Design.
Content
How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. The design process: The design process in action; Professional practice. Understanding the project: The client; The briefing; design analysis; Building and site research. Understanding the space: Understanding spatial relationships; A typology of technical drawing. Understanding building structures: Building construction principles; Materials for construction; Mechanical and electrical systems. Organising the space: Design development; Human dimensions and scale; Proportioning systems; Ordering systems; Inclusive design. The human interface: Materials and finishes; The decorative scheme; Acoustics; Furniture; Colour; Light. Sustainable design: Climate change; Energy-saving strategies and services; Sustainability and material use. Communicating design: Telling the story; Presentation drawings; Presentation boards; Multimedia presentations. Sources of inspiration. Index. Images sources. Acknowledgements. Working with ethics.