Research-inspired design : a step-by-step guide for interior design

Author

• Robinson, Lily B.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Fairchild Publications Inc., 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9781563677212

Series

Subject(s)

• INTERIOR DECORATION-PRACTICE
• INTERIOR DECORATION-RESEARCH-METHODOLOGY

Notes

• CD-ROM

. . Index: p. 463-468

Abstract

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Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxiii, 468 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Part I. Planning your research : Why research? : The information age ; Design as creative problem-solving -- Systems of inquiry : Beginning your research journey ; Systems of inquiry ; Systems of evaluation ; Subjective reality versus objective reality ; Systemization of research ; Sizing up our world: objectivity and relativity ; Quantitative information versus qualitative information -- Meaningful influences : Design context ; What is design philosophy? ; Understanding theory ; Understanding paradigms ; Understanding a testable hypothesis -- Brainstorming : Your professional identity ; Nurture your delicate ideas ; Dive into your strengths ; Identify a problem to solve ; Brainstorming and creativity ; Concept mapping ; Identifying your research topic ; Narrowing your research topic ; Turning your research topic into a research question ; Seeking innovation ; Seeking inspiration -- Part II. Information gathering : Identifying information sources : Identifying information and research sources ; Conducting a literature review -- Interviews : Conducting interviews ; Current trends in alternative interviewing techniques: non-verbal or image-based interviews ; Practicing what you've learned -- Surveys : Types of questionnaires for interior design ; Questionnaire design and distribution methods (the act of surveying) ; Practicing what you've learned -- Observation : Gathering evidence: past and present ; Types of observation --
Part III. Programming : Research-inspired design : The interior design thesis ; What is a thesis ; Developing a thesis statement ; Writing your thesis proposal ; Using research to develop your thesis project type ; Scale versus scope ; Developing a client profile ; Developing a user profile -- The written program : Closing the "synthesis gap" ; What is a programming ; What is a program? ; Programming step by step ; Exploring the five steps of programming ; Professional program formats ; Activity-based program versus spatially based program ; Creating a programming document ; Establishing relationships: criteria matrix and relationship diagrams ; Effective communication of the program -- Site selection and analysis : Does your building fit your program? Site selection ; Site data collection ; Sources of site data ; Site summary ; Data analysis and interpretation -- Part 4. Design : Schematics : The schematic design phase ; Revisiting the role of the design concept ; Generating multiple solutions ; Diagrams -- Design development : The design development phase ; Codes research for interior design ; Furniture, fixtures and equipment ; Colors and materials ; Representing and communicating your design ; Putting it all together -- Design as a circular process : Using research as a strategy for a successful presentation and defense ; Applying research during contract documents and contract administration ; Documenting and archiving your work ; What kind of researcher are you? ; Design as a circular process.

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