Professional Practice for Interior Designers or Creating Groups

Professional Practice for Interior Designers

Author: Christine M M Piotrowski

The text of choice for professional interior design practice -- now with companion CD-ROM!

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.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Pt. I	An Introduction to the Profession of Interior Design	3
1	The Profession	5
2	Ethics	31
3	Personal Goal Setting	43
Pt. II	How to Establish an Interior Design Practice	51
4	Planning a New Interior Design Practice	53
5	Advice and Counsel	71
6	Business Formations	83
7	Legal Filings	97
8	On Your Own	111
Pt. III	The Business of Interior Design	123
9	Business Organization and Management	125
10	The Planning Function	135
11	Personnel Management	147
12	Legal Issues of Employment	169
13	Legal Responsibilities	185
14	Warranties and Product Liability	197
Pt. IV	Managing the Business's Finances	207
15	Financial Accounting	209
16	Financial Management	231
17	Determining Design Fees	243
18	Preparing Design Contracts	265
19	Product Pricing Considerations	303
20	The Sale of Goods and the Uniform Commercial Code	323
Pt. V	Marketing and Business Development	339
21	Marketing Interior Design Services	341
22	Promoting the Interior Design Practice	353
23	Advanced Promotional Tools	371
24	Selling Your Services	395
25	Design Presentations	409
26	Personal Power	429
Pt. VI	Project Management	447
27	Project Management Techniques	449
28	Working with Trade Sources	477
29	Contract Documents and Specifications	489
30	Contract Administration	519
31	Contract Administration: Delivery and Project Closeout	543
Pt. VII	Careers	557
32	Career Options	559
33	Getting the Next - or First - Job	577
	Glossary	617
	Appendix	637
	Index	643

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Creating Groups, Vol. 2

Author: Harvey J Bertcher

Considers the issue of group effectiveness from the standpoint of group composition. The authors assert that the effectiveness of any group is at least partially determined by the particular attributes which each individual brings to it. Drawing from studies in small group theory as well as from research pertaining to group psychotherapy, the programme outlined in this convenient sourcebook should help individuals to better understand and influence the composition of groups involved in all types of community work.

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Myrick (communication, Auburn U.) critically analyzes institutional processes embedded in the proliferation of information about HIV/AIDS, and how the messages that the public receives serve to further stigmatize the gay population. The cultural study uses Michel Foucault's theories of sexuality and identity as a basis for understanding the historical dimensions of gay politics, and the current medicalization of the community's identity. The author applies his theoretical analysis to a review of national public service announcements about AIDS and community based education programs. Includes an appendix of PSA transcripts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)