Take a holistic approach to contemporary interior design. The interior design process is changing. In order to create truly engaging work; designers are developing a deeper and broader understanding of how design theory; research; and existing practice can help them make better decisions. This inquiry provides answers on how design is experienced; and its impact over time. At the same time; the profession is becoming increasingly collaborative. Designers today work closely with other professionalsmdash;such as architects; landscape designers; product designers; anthropologists; and business consultantsmdash;in new ways; engaging an expanding network of experts in the design process more than ever before. Written by renowned scholars Joy Dohr and Margaret Portillo; the book brings interior design theory and research to life utilizing a narrative inquiry approach that offers highly accessible coverage of the interior design world as it exists today. By looking at real-life stories that demonstrate what makes a memorable design; coupled with photographs and drawings to further illustrate these concepts; this book is a must-read for anyone interested in keeping abreast of interior design in the twenty-first century.
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