Title: Explain examples of cultural and geographical influences on the design of residential and commercial interior environments.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-18) > Section: Investigating Influences on Interior Design

Explanation should include

- cultural influences over time
- geographic influences over time
- the relation of these influences to interior design in the past and today.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How have various cultures and geographical regions influenced interior design features?
- Why is it important to consider cultural influences and geographical influences when making interior design decisions?
- How do design professionals consider cultural and geographical influences?

Communication

- How can design professionals determine a client’s expectations of a design regarding the influence of culture or geography?
- How can design professionals convey the benefits of considering cultural and geographical influences?

Leadership

- What do design professionals need to know about cultural and geographical influences on interior design decisions?
- How can design professionals include cultural and geographical influences in a design project?

Management

- What resources help interior design professionals determine cultural and geographical influences that affect interior environment decisions?
- What strategies will help design professionals decide which cultural and geographical influences to incorporate into a project?