Professional Practice for Interior Designers

Since publication of the first edition in 1990, Professional Practice for Interior Designers has remained the leading choice for educators for teaching interior design business practice as well as for professionals seeking to advance in their own practices. This ASID/Polsky Prize winner is recommended by the NCIDQ for exam preparation and covers the gamut of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues. You gain all the essential skills needed for planning and maintaining a thriving interior design business, presented in the clear, easy-to-follow style that is the hallmark of this text.

This edition is completely current with the latest business practices and features a host of new practice aids:

* Companion CD-ROM includes a trial version of professional practice software, business forms, numerous short articles, plus additional information and resources.

* New examples help you manage the latest challenges and implement the latest business practices.

* A new chapter devoted to strategic planning explains this important business concept in easy-to-understand language for students and professionals.

* Brief "what would you do" case studies in each chapter challenge you to respond to ethical issues faced by today's interior designers.

From creating a business plan to launching a promotional campaign to setting up a computerized accounting system, everything you need to launch and sustain a successful interior design practice is here.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 747.068
EAN: 9780471760863
ISBN: 0471760862
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: 2007-11-02
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
• Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam
• The Interior Designers Guide to Pricing Estimating and Budgeting
• Business and Legal Forms for Interior Designers
• Estimating for Interior Designers


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Source for NCIDQ Review
Comment: I used this book in my professional practice class and a co-worker of mine borrowed it to study for the NCIDQ - she said many of the ethical and business related questions that appeared on the test were covered in this book. It is really well written and easy to follow. The CD has good resources, like mock invoices and POs that you can open and edit.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a heave book
Comment: thick book,man. I have to carry it to school for my class.
it has all need about Inerior Design profession
Customer Rating:
Summary: Definitely one of your better business books
Comment: The reviewer prior to myself I feel summed it up best when describing this book. The author has written the book as if she's always been your trusted friend. She writes in a way as if she is actually talking to you.

Other books I've read often come across a bit too technical and slightly over my head. This one is more down-to-earth, packed with good advice, and one can sense her sincere concern for the reader to understand.

I really love the entire book, especially the chapter dealing with ethics. Since there are many "seasoned" designers who seem to lack ethical conduct, this book is great for beginners and veterans alike.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bada Bing!
Comment: It was fast
It was what I ordered
Im happy, they're happy
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Read before you practice
Comment: I have practiced interior design for over 20 years and still found this book to be invaluable. The information about legal ramifications and insurance coverage was enlightening but also sobering. It's a must read for any design firm principal or freelance designer.

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A Bandung-based interior design, outdoor decoration, and home furnishing company. It offers architectural design and interior & outdoor design services. Pramudita is also capable of managing contract furnishings works, by offering custom-made furnitures, outdoor-garden decorations, and home decor & accents items. Also available are one piece art works and paintings.