Universal Principles of Interior Design: 100 Ways to Develop Innovative Ideas, Enhance Usability, and Design Effective Solutions (3) (Rockport Universal) - Softcover

Grimley, Chris; Harris Smith, Kelly

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798317901790

Publisher: Rockport Publishers, 2026

Synopsis

Explore 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design.

Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, Universal Principles of Interior Design pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design decisions. Covering all aspects of interior design, get insight into principles including:

• Accessibility
• Color Theory
• Ergonomics
• Human-Centered Design
• Movement
• Prototyping
• Sustainability
• Typology

The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by questions commonly confronting designers.

Each principle is presented in a two-page format:

• The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references.
• The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.

This landmark reference is the standard for interior design students, practitioners, and educators, and others who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in interior design.

The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

About this title

About the Author

Chris Grimley has organized, designed, and implemented experiential environments, interiors, master plans, and branding initiatives for clients ranging from small offices to large institutions. He has broad experience in architecture, graphic design, and interior design. He is the co-author and designer of several books, including The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book (2018), Imagining the Modern: Architecture and Urbanism of the Pittsburgh Renaissance (2019), and Heroic: Concrete Architecture and the New Boston (2015). Recognition and awards include those from AIGA, SEGD, HOW, docomomo, the Boston Preservation Alliance and the Boston Society of Architects. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rockport Publishers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798317901790
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216