Professional practice for interior designers
Christine M. Piotrowski, FASID, IIDA
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- E-Book
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- Fifth edition
- Publication:
- Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2014]
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- Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Interior Design as a Profession
- Why Study Professional Practice?
- Defining the Profession
- What Is a Profession?
- Professional Responsibility in a Changing World
- Historical Overview
- Interior Design Divisions
- Interior Design Value
- Business of Interior Design
- 2. Professional Advancement
- Educational Preparation
- Internships
- Lifelong Learning
- NCIDQ Examination
- Licensing and Registration
- Professional Associations
- Social Responsibility
- 3. Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Ethical Standards
- Ethics in the Business Environment
- Professional Conduct
- Disciplinary Procedures
- 4. Legal Responsibilities
- Legal Environment of Interior Design Practice
- Criminal versus Tort Law
- Negligence
- Intentional Torts
- Intellectual Property
- -Copyright
- Code Compliance
- 5. Where Do Designers Work?
- How Do Designers Work?
- Global Design Work
- Types of Work Environments
- Expectations
- 6. Project Compensation and Design Fees
- Calculating the Billing Rate
- Which Compensation Method?
- Estimating Design Fees
- Indirect Job Costs
- Methods for Setting Design Fees
- 7. Preparing Design Contracts
- Definition and Basic Elements of a Contract
- Letter of Agreement or Contract?
- Proposals versus Contracts
- Contract Form and the Statute of Frauds
- Developing the Design Contract
- Content Formalities
- Interior Design Contracts: Content and Form
- Performance and Breach
- Termination by Agreement
- Avoiding Contract Disputes
- 8. Product Pricing
- Catalog Pricing
- Pricing Terms
- Discounts
- Selling Prices
- Deposits, Down Payments, and Retainers
- Freight and FOB
- Delivery and Installation Charges
- Sales and Use Taxes
- 9. Selling of Goods: The Uniform Commercial Code and Warranties
- Historic Overview of the UCC
- UCC Definitions
- Buyer's Rights and Obligations
- Seller's Rights and Obligations
- Statute of Frauds
- Sales Contract
- Electronic Agreements and Signatures
- Sales on Approval
- Title
- Risk
- Warranties and Product Liability
- 10. Trade Sources
- Manufacturers
- Sales Representatives
- Marts, Showrooms, and Market Centers
- Local Showrooms
- Retail Specialty Stores
- Manufacturer's Dealers
- Internet Sourcing
- Tradespeople and Craftspeople
- Construction Contractors
- Selecting Trade Sources
- 11. Project Management Process
- What Is Project Management?
- Role of the Designer/Specifier
- Bringing Value to Clients through Design
- Phases of an Interior Design Project
- Project Delivery Methods
- Stakeholders
- Selecting Project Teams
- Plan Review Boards
- Project Schedules
- Project Budgeting
- Managing and Recording Your Time
- Project Files or Job Books
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Value Engineering
- 12. Contract Documents and Specifications
- Contract Documents
- Specifications
- Specifications Organization
- Sustainable Product Specifications
- Construction Agreement
- Competitive Bidding
- Modifications
- Submittals
- 13. Contract Administration: Construction and Order Processing
- Contract Administration: Construction
- Contract Administration: Procurement and Order Processing
- Shipping and Freight
- Expediting
- 14. Contract Administration: Delivery and Project Closeout
- Delivery and Installation
- Project Closeout
- Postoccupancy and Follow-Up
- 15. Creating and Managing an Interior Design Practice
- Understanding Motivations and Risks of Business Ownership
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Ownership
- Functions of Management
- Management Styles
- Working Alone
- Stages of a Business
- Buying an Existing Business
- 16. Advice and Counsel
- Attorney
- Accountant
- Banker
- Sources of Capital
- Establishing Business Credit
- Insurance
- Technical Consultants
- Sources of Information and Assistance
- 17. Preparing the Business Plan
- Business Plan
- Start-Up Costs
- Setting Up the Office
- 18. Business Formations
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnerships
- Limited Liability Company
- Corporations
- Joint Venture
- 19. Business Legal Filings and Licenses
- Business Legal Filings
- Licenses
- Income Tax Basics
- 20. Strategic Planning: Designing the Future
- Importance of Planning
- Strategic Planning Basics
- Mission Statements
- Business Analysis
- Business Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics
- Budgeting
- Measuring Performance
- Benchmarking
- 21. Money Management
- Accounting Methods: Accrual versus Cash Accounting
- Accounting Records and Systems
- Basic Financial Reports: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows
- Managing Your Finances
- Controlling Overhead
- Computer Applications for Accounting
- 22. Fundamentals of Marketing
- Branding
- Target Marketing
- Establishing a Niche
- Four Ps of Marketing
- Marketing Analysis
- Marketing Plan
- 23. Promotional Basics
- Promotion
- Public Relations
- Publicity
- Press Releases
- Advertising
- Internet and Social Media Marketing
- Referrals
- Networking
- 24. Promotional Tools and Methods
- Graphic Image and Stationery
- Photo Portfolio
- Brochures
- Competitions
- Direct Mail
- Publication
- Proposals as a Marketing Tool
- 25. Selling Strategies
- What Is Selling?
- Selling Services versus Products
- Buyer Decision-Making Process
- Buyer Demographics
- Building Client Relationships
- Selling Techniques
- Negotiating
- Selling Process
- 26. Design Presentations
- Presentations
- Initial Client Interview
- Project Presentations
- Closing Techniques
- Overcoming Objections
- Follow-Up
- Additional Guidelines for Making Presentations
- Good Impressions
- 27. Employee Management
- Agency Relationship
- Job Classifications
- Job Descriptions
- Employment at Will
- Employment Contracts
- Independent Contractors
- Compensation and Fringe Benefits
- Performance Evaluation
- Employee Handbook
- Mentoring
- Sexual Harassment
- Federal Laws Regulating Employment
- 28. Goals and Career Options
- Personal Mission Statement
- Personal and Professional Goals
- Career Decisions
- Design Career Specialties
- 29. Job Search
- Search Is On
- Resumes
- Resume Format
- Cover Letter
- Portfolios
- Digital Job Search Strategies
- 30. On the Job
- How Employers Review Resumes and Cover Letters
- Job Interview
- Typical Interview Questions
- Illegal Questions
- Follow-Up
- Your First Job
- On-the-Job Strategies
- Making a Career Change.
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- Call Numbers:
- NK2116.2 .P57 2014
- ISBNs:
- 9781118419069 (electronic bk.)
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