Foundations of Interior Design (Paperback)

Susan J. Slotkis

ISBN 10: 1501398601 / ISBN 13: 9781501398605

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Foundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers. STUDIO Features Include:-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitionsInstructor Resources Include: -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes-PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provides a framework for lecture and discussion Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foundations of Interior Design (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1501398601
• ISBN 13: 9781501398605
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Foundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers.

STUDIO Features Include:
-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions

Instructor Resources Include:
-Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provides a framework for lecture and discussion

About the Authors

Susan J. Slotkis teaches interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She received Presidential Citations from the American Society of Interior Designers in 1998 and 2001 and is a member of the Educational Legacy Fund.

Yelena McLane, Ph.D. (2012), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture & Design at Florida State University. She is a researcher, educator, and practitioner with over fifteen years of experience in exhibition and museum design. Her research engages with complex spatial forms and employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore relationships between interior configurations and users' perceptions and experiences. Dr. McLane's historical research ranges from the spatial analysis of historic structures to mid-twentieth-century modernism in the Soviet Union. In addition to writing academic articles and book contributions, she curates and designs design history exhibitions.