Development should include using the elements and principles of design to
- create a project budget
- create a design for a space that meets specified criteria
- create a color scheme
- select appropriate materials (e.g., paint, wall coverings, flooring, fabrics)
- select and arrange furnishings, fixtures, and accessories.
Teacher Resources:
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What careers exist in the interior design industry?
- What are common sources of furnishings and accessories?
Communication
- Why are communication skills so important for a career in the interior design field?
- How can one understand and apply information about color in an interior design project?
Leadership
- How do leadership skills affect career success in interior design?
- How can a professional be certain that a design addresses the space’s purpose?
Management
- How can professionals manage color in relation to the principles of color theory and their proper application in interior design?
- What training or experience is helpful for a career in the interior design industry?