Jim Dawkins is an associate professor of Interior Design at The Florida State University where he serves as an instructor in both undergraduate and graduate design studios and courses in graphic techniques. Jill Pable, Ph.D., FIDEC, ASID is a professor in the Department of Interior Design at Florida State University.

Books such as this are imperative for our students to learn skills taught as part of a class. Although this book is geared towards interior design, the content and skills development will be as important to students in garden design and soft furnishings alike.

• About the AuthorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsOrientation Introductory Skills CheckPart A: Beginning ScenariosChapter 1: Level ChangesChapter 2: Slopes in Quick SketchesChapter 3: Aligning and Relating ElementsChapter 4: Doors and WindowsChapter 5: Interesting CeilingsPart A Sketching ExtrasPart B: Intermediate ScenariosChapter 6: Enhancing Sketches with Line DetailsChapter 7: Interesting WallsChapter 8: KitchensChapter 9: Alignment CuesChapter 10: Points of ViewPart B: Sketching ExtrasPart C: Advanced ScenariosChapter 11: Adding Tone, Shade, and Shadows to SketchesChapter 12: CompositionChapter 13: Adding Contrast for Emphasis and PolishChapter 14: Materials and TexturesChapter 15: Putting it TogetherPart C: Sketching ExtrasSketching GallerySketching ChallengesGlossaryIndexOnline content: Fully integrated online resources include demonstration videos of the sketch development process, step-by-step instruction, and self-assessment exercises for Chapters 8 – 13, as well as interviews with interior design practitioners.