Professional practice for interior designers /
Christine M. Piotrowski.
- 4th edition.
- Hoboken, N.J. : Chichester : John Wiley ; John Wiley [distributor], c2008.
- xvii, 762 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Previous ed.: New York.: Wiley, 2002. CD-ROM attached to back inside cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 733-750) and index.
The profession of interior design - Getting started - Establishing an interior design practice - Growing the practice - Marketing and business development - Project compensation and agreements - Project management - Looking ahead (Getting the next, or first, job; Landing the job).
This comprehensive business guide for designers covers the issues unique to the interior design profession and leads the reader through all aspects of the business, whether in a small or large firm, from establishing a practice to managing a project. Although this textbook is written from the viewpoint of a career in the US, the insights are applicable to an international setting.