The State of the Interior Design Profession

This ground breaking book, by experienced editors Guerin and Martin, will present a series of commissioned and reprinted essays written by renowned and emerging interior design thinkers representing various viewpoints in practice, research and education. A short introduction at the beginning of each chapter identifies the theme and questions contributors are asked to address. Among the themes explored and relevant issues: diversity, the media, globalization, the value of interior design, and perceived identity. Students and practitioners will find these issues and challenges new grounds for conversation and gain a new level of understanding of the major issues that can subtly or drastically shape the interior design profession. Features: -- The list of contributors range from ASID presidents, instructors in CIDA-accredited programs to designers and graduate students -- Editors are coordinators of InformeDesignreg;, an online research and communication tool for designers -- Chapters include introductions, summaries serving to link themes of essays, key terms, objectives, discussion questions and/or assignments -- Appendices includes references, Web site blog address, and Editors' and contributors' brief bios -- PowerPointreg; Presentation provides a framework for classroom lectures and discussions for each chapter; compatible with PC and Mac platforms

Caren S. Martin and Denise A. Guerinare based at the Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel, University of Minnesota.

Value of Interior Design
Design Thinking
Body of Knowledge
Evidence-Based Design
Factors Influencing Practice
Ethics and Legality
Regulation of Practice
Diversity in Interior Design
Globalism
Confronting Educational Challenges
Perceived Identity
Challenges