Research-Inspired Design: A Step-by-Step Guide for Interior Designers - Softcover

Lily B. Robinson & Alexandra T. Parman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563677210 ISBN 13: 9781563677212

Publisher: Fairchild Books, 2010

Synopsis

This textbook/workbook prepares interior design students to understand how to change their professional practice from a project-based activity to a knowledge-based activity, providing them with the tools and skills needed for the independent research analysis and critical thinking that is expected of them on design projects. Robinson and Parman address the different forms of quantitative and qualitative information, the different sources of materials (especially in the age of the Internet), and how to differentiate these sources and types of information. Instructors will find the text a vital research aid for the student to develop analytical skills, and help them transform these scientific models into unique and innovative processes for their design projects. Features: -- Case studies throughout of art-based designs, research-based designs, evidence-based design and asset-based design -- Diagramming techniques such as bubble, block, parti drawings; functional and exploratory sketches, perspectives and models -- Includes individual and group in-class exercises and field and out-of-class assignments -- CD-ROM includes sample projects at each phase of typical project developments, diagrams, sketches, photos of models and completed presentation boards, and copies of all forms and/or questionnaires -- Instructor's Guide includes completed samples of all exercises, additional exercises, grading rubrics, and sample and blank feedback forms -- PowerPoint(r) Presentation includes lecture notes and summaries of presentations

About this title

About the Authors

Lily is a licensed architect in New York and California, NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) certified, member of IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) and member of ANFA (Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture) and ACE (ANFA Center for Education), a group of architects and neuroscientists interested in promoting new ways of teaching and evaluating architecture by incorporating the findings of natural and social sciences into design for the built environment.


In her professional practice, Lily specializes in residential remodels, additions and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units).


She is currently an adjunct faculty in the Architecture Program in the College of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Multicultural Studies at San Diego Mesa College.

Alexandra T. Parman is based at the Art Institute of California-San Diego.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563677210
• ISBN 13: 9781563677212
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496