Title: Identify methods of charging for services in the interior design industry.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-36) > Section: Exploring Careers in Interior Design

Identification should include the common methods of charging (e.g., flat fee, time and materials, percentage of the cost of the entire project) used by professionals in the interior design industry.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the common methods used by interior design professionals to charge for services?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Communication

- What communication skills are essential to identify and evaluate methods of charging for services?
- How can interior design professionals clearly communicate fees to clients?

Leadership

- How can interior design professionals ensure that the method used to provide the cost for services is adequately determined?
- What are the best ways to appraise the cost for services rendered?

Management

- What resources can be used to identify and evaluate methods of effective pricing?
- What methods should be used to determine the cost of services rendered?