Professional Practice for Interior Designers
by Christine M. Piotrowski
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Author: Christine M. PiotrowskiEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-02
ISBN: 0471760862
Number of pages: 784
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of Professional Practice for Interior Designers
Book Review: Good but needs some updating
Summary: 4 Stars
Its a good book, but there are some things I think need to be reworked.
There are real-world examples that are kinda hokey.
There are lots of ethical "what would you do" examples with no follow up about whether or not such an example is an ethics violation or not. With relating the examples to codes of ethics, these examples are pointless.
There seem to be some factual errors too. For example, the author states that if a designer witnesses work on a job site that is not in conformance with drawings they should intervene and stop work. HELLO! Contract law clearly states a designer should NEVER intervene. They should instead inform the contractor and the client of such inconsistencies and NOT recommend a remedy. It is up to the contractor to decide the appropriate remedy and the client to determine the appropriate contract action to take.
And some things seem outdated. In the chapter on preparing marketing presentations, the author states that women "MAY" be permitted to wear trousers to a presentation depending on the firm they work for. Is this 1960? Forcing women to wear skirts violates employment law and the author should know this.
Overall its a useful book, but I wouldn't call it great.
Summary of Professional Practice for Interior Designers
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.
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