Interior Design and Decorating Careers Book

Acknowledgments ix
1 What Is Interior Design? 1 Disciplines within interior design A science or an art?
Interior design as a science Interior design as an art A final thought
2 Nature of Interior Design 9 A business and a profession Beginning a project Programming Maintaining client relationships Types of specialized interiors Methods of receiving payment Types of interior design firms Tools of the trade Collaborating with skilled craft workers Human factors Working conditions Earnings
3 Educational and Personal Requirements 31 High school preparation Postsecondary education Licensure Certification and advancement Your personal qualifications Business potential
4 Preparing for College 41 Selecting a school Educational costs Financial aid Student organizations
5 Starting Your Career 49 Experience requirement Resume and cover letter Interview Professionalism Advancement Leaving a position Employment prospects
6 Custom and Contract Designing 61 A studio of your own Contract designing
7 Related Fields 71 Interior design specializations Related fields A final thought
8 Professional Organizations 81 American Society of Interior Designers Interior Designers of Canada Interior Design Educators Council Council for Interior Design Accreditation International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers National Council for Interior Design Qualification
9 Future of Interior Design 91 Large enterprises Technological advances A global market Growing trends A final thought Further Reading 99