Foundations of interior design / Susan Slotkis.

* The Field of Interior Design * Aesthetics, Elements, and Principles of Design * Colour Theory and Applications * Light and Lighting Systems * Socially Responsible Design * The Design Process * Communicating the Vision * Architectural Elements of Interior Design * Furnishing the Interior: The Lining * Furnishing the Interior: Furnishings and Accessories * Period Design Styles: The Classics and Their Successors * Modern Design Styles * Trends and Forecasting * The Business of Interior Design TEXT FEATURES * Chapters organised from the general to the specific * List of key terms and summary of key points for each chapter * "Conversations" (interviews with well-known experts in the design field) * "Then and Now" (comparative snapshots of design trends and personalities) * "Time Line" (illustrated historical review of interior design highlights) * Case studies and exercises to encourage application of knowledge to practice * Appendices including glossary of terms (with pronunciation guides); list of web sites and resources; educational, professional, and trade organisations; and references by topic * Instructor's Guide includes recommended course outlines for quarter and semester courses; lecture notes and suggestions for teaching each chapter; and exercises, projects, assignments and exams for a variety of levels CD-ROM FEATURES * Video Interviews * Sample forms and charts relating to the business practice chapters.

Balances the theory of interior design with its practice as an applied art, combining real-life examples with a historical and conceptual look at design theory. This title presents an introduction to design theory and execution, history, FFE, socially responsible design, and business practices. It provides advice about interior design as a career.