Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 5th Edition – Ebook PDF Version

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1118090799
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118090794
• Author: Christine M. Piotrowski

This updated edition of the most comprehensive business guide for designers covers the interior design profession in a clear and well-organized style. From establishing a practice to managing a project, the reader progresses through all aspects of the business, whether in a small or large firm. The new edition includes additional information on ethics, as well as a companion website containing sample forms and other resources. This book is recommended by the NCIDQ as preparation for their professional registration examination.

Table contents:

Chapter 1: Interior Design as a Profession
Chapter 2: Professional Advancement
Chapter 3: Ethics and Professional Conduct
Chapter 4: Legal Responsibilities
Chapter 5: Where Do Designers Work?
Chapter 6: Project Compensation and Design Fees
Chapter 7: Preparing Design Contracts
Chapter 8: Product Pricing
Chapter 9: The Selling of Goods: The Uniform Commercial Code and Warranties
Chapter 10: Trade Sources
Chapter 11: The Project Management Process
Chapter 12: Contract Documents and Specifications
Chapter 13: Contract Administration: Construction and Order Processing
Chapter 14: Contract Administration: Delivery and Project Closeout
Chapter 15: Creating and Managing an Interior Design Practice
Chapter 16: Advice and Counsel
Chapter 17: Preparing the Business Plan
Chapter 18: Business Formations
Chapter 19: Business Legal Filings and Licenses
Chapter 20: Strategic Planning: Designing the Future
Chapter 21: Money Management
Chapter 22: Fundamentals of Marketing
Chapter 23: Promotional Basics
Chapter 24: Promotional Tools and Methods
Chapter 25: Selling Strategies
Chapter 26: Design Presentations
Chapter 27: Employee Management
Chapter 28: Goals and Career Options
Chapter 29: The Job Search
Chapter 30: On the Job