Learn the basics of interior design thinking and the design process. Envision yourself in the role of professional designer as you learn about design theory, such as the phases of design, spatial well-being, color theory, history, professional practices, and design practicalities such as finishes, furnishings, lighting, environmental systems, and more. Learning how to think like a designer, and developing a process to do so, will be a valuable skill as you move forward in your studies and career.

New to this Edition
-Chapters have been reorganized to better facilitate the understanding of design processes and outcomes
-Chapter 3 “History of Architecture and Design” provides a streamlined overview of architecture and design history, with particular attention to the post-industrial revolution, and enhanced attention to influential and diverse designers of the modern era.
-Examples from architecture and urban design are woven throughout to show how those areas inform interior environments

Instructor''s Resources
-Instructor''s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-Test Bank includes sample questions for each chapter
-PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Learn the basics of interior design thinking and the design process. Envision yourself in the role of professional designer as you learn about design theory, such as the phases of design, spatial well-being, color theory, history, professional practices, and design practicalities such as finishes, furnishings, lighting, environmental systems, and more. Learning how to think like a designer, and developing a process to do so, will be a valuable skill as you move forward in your studies and career.

New to this Edition
-Chapters have been reorganized to better facilitate the understanding of design processes and outcomes
-Chapter 3 “History of Architecture and Design” provides a streamlined overview of architecture and design history, with particular attention to the post-industrial revolution, and enhanced attention to influential and diverse designers of the modern era.
-Examples from architecture and urban design are woven throughout to show how those areas inform interior environments

Instructor''s Resources
-Instructor''s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-Test Bank includes sample questions for each chapter
-PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Learn the basics of interior design thinking and the design process. Envision yourself in the role of professional designer as you learn about design theory, such as the phases of design, spatial well-being, color theory, history, professional practices, and design practicalities such as finishes, furnishings, lighting, environmental systems, and more. Learning how to think like a designer, and developing a process to do so, will be a valuable skill as you move forward in your studies and career.

New to this Edition
-Chapters have been reorganized to better facilitate the understanding of design processes and outcomes
-Chapter 3 “History of Architecture and Design” provides a streamlined overview of architecture and design history, with particular attention to the post-industrial revolution, and enhanced attention to influential and diverse designers of the modern era.
-Examples from architecture and urban design are woven throughout to show how those areas inform interior environments

Instructor''s Resources
-Instructor''s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-Test Bank includes sample questions for each chapter
-PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion