Careers in Interior Design

The interior design profession is much more than selecting colors and fabrics and rearranging furniture. In many ways, the profession benefits society by focusing on how space - and interior environment - should look and function. This text provides a platform in which to examine, detail, and describe the burgeoning and ever-changing profession of interior design, outlining the education, preparation, skills, and experience necessary to attain any one of the many job possibilities, both nationally and internationally. There are many reasons for the unprecedented growth in interior design and this book analyzes those reasons in order to accurately define and predict future careers in the profession. It also explores various traditional, non-traditional, and new job opportunities, emphasizing the role of globalization and technology and the affect on the field of interior design. Finally, students will have a book that answers the question - "How Do I Become an Interior Designer?" Features: -- Covers the concepts of sustainable design, universal design, aging in place, healthcare facilities, and environmental psychology and application in the design field -- Profiles and biographies of designers and their contribution to interior design -- Case studies and interviews answering such questions on how and why one should consider a career in interior design and discussing related career options -- Lessons Learned - every project has a lesson and every designer has to apply these lessons to future work -- Lists of Do's and Don'ts - professional tips for educational preparation, technical skills, knowledge requirements and professional competency -- Sketchbook-type journal pages for note taking

Nancy Asay and Marciann Patton are both Instructors at Missouri State University.