The Fundamentals of Interior Design

by Simon Dodsworth, Stephen Anderson

The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure to the interior design process and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings.

The book features a variety of diagrams and talking points to encourage students and practitioners to think about key issues such as understanding spatial relationships and the use of sustainable materials.

This second edition includes new case studies focusing on well-known international interior design studios, such as Conran and Partners, UK, Slade Architecture, US, Gensler, US and award winning architects Chae-Pereira in South Korea.

The introduction of interviews with contemporary interior designers allows readers an insight in to the working world of interior design.

The new projects allow students to explore what they have learned in each chapter through experimentation and these activities encourage creativity and further learning.

Genres: Interior Design, Design, Architecture, Nonfiction, Art

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Rama · Rating 4 out of 5]

brilliant!
this book explains interior design and interior architecture in a very coherent way.
many good examples and interviews with great designers are included, and I really liked the illustrations.

[Emma-Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far the best interior design text I have read so far, and has taught me more than my studies alone. You t covers the design process in a human way, rather than the usual mechanical way, explaining why you are doing something and what can be gained from it. It compares methods, provokes thought, and generates inspiration.
Chapters include sustainability, and human factors. It really does cover everything!

[Michael Wheeler · Rating 3 out of 5]

liked the design of the book

[George Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I have read was The Fundamentals of Interior Design by S. Dodsworth and it's a brilliant read. His wealth of knowledge helped me start my own design business 15 years ago: https://www.Tallboxdesign.com
If you are into starting interior design, this is a must!

[Joanna Katelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

本書清楚地傳譯了成功設計所需具備的整體思路、執行架構及抉策元素。作者從一開始的設計的靈感搜索、功能理解、空間組織，以至材料和色彩的選擇和實踐，一步步地帶領讀者了解整個設計過程的要點。當中邏輯及創意思維並存，是一本非常全面而易明的一本入門工具書。

[Khánh Linh Phan · Rating 3 out of 5]

feels a bit dragged at times, many ideas and concepts are mentioned but not explored further. i really like the interviews with designers tho.