Research-Inspired Design A Step-by-Step Guide for Interior Designers

by Robinson, Lily B.; Parman, Alexandra T.

• ISBN13: 9781563677212
• ISBN10: 1563677210
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781501310300
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-12
• Publisher: Fairchild Books
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Summary

This textbook/workbook teaches interior design students how to change their professional practice from a project-based activity to a knowledge-based activity, providing them with the tools and skills needed for the independent research analysis and critical thinking that will be expected of them on design projects.

Author Biography

Lily B. Robinson is based at the Design Institute of California-San Diego.

Alexandra T. Parman is based at the Art Institute of California-San Diego.

Table of Contents

Why Research?

Identifying Information Sources

Planning Your Research

Information Gathering

Research-Inspired Design: Translating Research into a Design Project

Developing and Communicating the Program

Site Selection and Analysis

Schematic Design

Design Development

Design as a Circular Process

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