Kelly Harris Smith – författare

Explore 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of Interior Design pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design decisions. Covering all aspects of interior design, get insight into principles including:AccessibilityColor TheoryErgonomicsHuman-Centered DesignMovementPrototypingSustainabilityTypologyThe book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by questions commonly confronting designers. Each principle is presented in a two-page format:The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references.The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.This landmark reference is the standard for interior design students, practitioners, and educators, and others who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in interior design.The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

This pocket-size version of Universal Principles of Interior Design features the concepts and guidelines included in the original version in a handy, take-along size. Master the art of interior design through the 100 laws, guidelines, ideas, and general considerations in this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia. It’s the one reference interior designers need—for professionals and nonprofessionals alike.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, The Pocket Universal Principles of Interior Design pairs clear explanations of each concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. Featured principles are as diverse as:   Biomimicry Color Theory Health, Safety, and Welfare Pattern Sustainability Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, examples of its use, and guidelines for use. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principles.The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

- Profusamente ilustrado y de fácil consulta, combina explicaciones claras de cada tema con ejemplos visuales de su aplicación práctica. - Con conceptos y ejemplos, podrá aprender a tomar decisiones de diseño más informadas y, en última instancia, mejores. - Principios que se pueden consultar fácil y rápidamente, con una descripción completa de cada uno y ejemplos y directrices para su puesta en práctica, gráficos y notas al margen, así como referencias cruzadas de principios relacionados.La profesión de diseñador de interiores es una carrera compleja, amplia y creativa. Del mismo modo, los conocimientos que necesitan los diseñadores de interiores son integrales: desde los grandes gestos de la planificación del espacio hasta los detalles más sutiles de las paredes y la carpintería ornamental, pasando por el conocimiento de las técnicas de mobiliario y tapicería, el estilo final, la selección de obras de arte y la documentación fotográfica de los proyectos una vez concluidos.Esta es una completa referencia que se convierte en el estándar para estudiantes, profesionales, pedagogos y todos aquellos que busquen ampliar y mejorar su comprensión y conocimientos del diseño de interiores.