Professional Practice for Interior Designers

• The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
• Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam
• The Interior Designers Guide to Pricing Estimating and Budgeting
• Business and Legal Forms for Interior Designers
• Estimating for Interior Designers

Since publication of the first edition in 1990, Professional Practice for Interior Designers has remained the leading choice for educators for teaching interior design business practice as well as for professionals seeking to advance in their own practices. This ASID/Polsky Prize winner is recommended by the NCIDQ for exam preparation and covers the gamut of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues. You gain all the essential skills needed for planning and maintaining a thriving interior design business, presented in the clear, easy-to-follow style that is the hallmark of this text.

This edition is completely current with the latest business practices and features a host of new practice aids:

* Companion CD-ROM includes a trial version of professional practice software, business forms, numerous short articles, plus additional information and resources.

* New examples help you manage the latest challenges and implement the latest business practices.

* A new chapter devoted to strategic planning explains this important business concept in easy-to-understand language for students and professionals.

* Brief "what would you do" case studies in each chapter challenge you to respond to ethical issues faced by today's interior designers.

From creating a business plan to launching a promotional campaign to setting up a computerized accounting system, everything you need to launch and sustain a successful interior design practice is here.

I used this book in my professional practice class and a co-worker of mine borrowed it to study for the NCIDQ - she said many of the ethical and business related questions that appeared on the test were covered in this book. The CD has good resources, like mock invoices and POs that you can open and edit. It is really well written and easy to follow.

thick book,man. I have to carry it to school for my class.it has all need about Inerior Design profession

This one is more down-to-earth, packed with good advice, and one can sense her sincere concern for the reader to understand.I really love the entire book, especially the chapter dealing with ethics. The author has written the book as if she's always been your trusted friend. The reviewer prior to myself I feel summed it up best when describing this book. She writes in a way as if she is actually talking to you. Since there are many "seasoned" designers who seem to lack ethical conduct, this book is great for beginners and veterans alike. Other books I've read often come across a bit too technical and slightly over my head.

It was fastIt was what I orderedIm happy, they're happyWin Win.

I have practiced interior design for over 20 years and still found this book to be invaluable. It's a must read for any design firm principal or freelance designer. The information about legal ramifications and insurance coverage was enlightening but also sobering.