Professional Practice for Interior Designers - Hardcover

Piotrowski, Christine M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471285978 ISBN 13: 9780471285977

Publisher: Wiley, 1994

Synopsis

This definitive book provides information on establishing and managing an interior design practice. Equally relevant for commercial and residential designers, it covers all the basics from legal responsibilities to financial management, personnel management, licensing, marketing, and general business issues. The First Edition was the winner of the prestigious Joel Polsky award from ASID.

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About the Author

About the Author Christine Piotrowski is Associate Professor of Interior Design at Northern Arizona State University in Flagstaff, as well as founder and principal of CMP Design Consultants. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in interior design from the University of Iowa. Ms. Piotrowski is the author of Interior Design Management, also published by John Wiley & Sons.

From the Inside Flap

Professional Practice for Interior Designers 2nd Edition Christine Piotrowski To succeed in professional practice, interior designers need more than good design skills. Without a complete working knowledge of effective business practices, there’s little chance for survival in today’s fiercely competitive marketplace. Now, professionals can turn to this essential sourcebook for all the information and expert guidance needed to establish and manage a productive—and profitable—interior design firm. Packed with savvy business and career advice, the new edition of Professional Practice for Interior Designers offers updated and expanded coverage of the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, and administrative issues facing interior designers, firm principals, and managers. In clear, straightforward language, the book spells out practical, detailed guidelines on how to:

• Develop and implement an effective business plan
• Automate the design office for peak-efficiency
• Avoid potential legal problems
• Manage finances and set up accounting systems
• Negotiate successful contracts, price products, and set fees
• Market and promote design services
• Make winning sales and project presentations
• Complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Prepare contract documents and specifications

In addition, you’ll find a wealth of valuable tips and techniques for taking the NCIDQ exam; defining career goals; choosing the right form of business to suit specific needs; working with manufacturers and suppliers; hiring, managing, and motivating employees; selecting outside consultants and advisors; and much more. Plus, scores of sample forms and documents that can be easily adapted for use by any firm are included, along with real-world examples that can save you from making critical business mistakes. This indispensable resource hands you all the tools you’ll need to create and manage a thriving interior design practice, as well as ensure your own professional success.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471285978
• ISBN 13: 9780471285977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448