Description includes explanations of recent technological innovations and/or improvements in interior design features, such as
- smart-building technologies (e.g., programmable outlets, lights, and climate control; phone app control of systems; Internet of Things [IoT])
- an assessment of the influence such technological innovations have had on the lives of inhabitants
- a summary of the influence computer software has had on the interior design industry
- computer-aided drafting (CAD)
- virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR)
- 3D printing
- 3D rendering.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What new technologies are influencing the interior design industry?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies in the interior design industry?
Communication
- What communication skills are necessary to employ new technology in the interior design industry?
- How can an interior design professional communicate to a client the possibilities for inclusion of recent technological innovations?
Leadership
- What leadership qualities are necessary in using technology in the interior design industry?
- How can an interior design professional communicate to a client the advantages of inclusion of recent technological innovations?
- How can leaders ensure that recent technological innovations/improvements are fully utilized in a project?
Management
- How can one keep pace with the latest technology in the interior design industry?
- What are the steps for implementing recent technological innovations in a design project?