The interior designers of tomorrow require a professional practice text that is contemporary and innovative enough to prepare them for the rapidly-evolving landscape of the 21st century workplace. Pro
Bridging the gap between the study of aesthetics and its application in the merchandising and design environments, the 2nd Edition of Understanding Aesthetics presents a research-based focus on the co
Designer's Guide to Fashion Apparel explores the creative process of apparel design and the development of a collection. From budget to couture, children's to men's and women's, fashion-forward to tra
Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, second edition, reflects the industry's best practices and most practical efforts to provide products of a consistent quality that meet customers' needs. Wi
While rooted in traditional marketing principles, successful marketing presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Marketing Fashion: A Global Perspective is the first text to engagingly pr
Globalization has dramatically changed the way business is conducted in the apparel manufacturing industry, particularly with respect to social responsibility in the design, production, and sourcing o
This book provides a synthesis of research, theory, and practical application to explore and examine the concept of privacy as a function of interior design responsibility. Filled with cutting-edge ma
Given the variety of ways in which merchandise is designed and produced for dynamic world market, it is essential for merchants to develop and maintain a solid foundation of apparel knowledge. This ti
Presentation Basics helps students hone both of the critical aspects of successful presentation—visual and verbal skills. Writing from the viewpoint that an effective presentation requires much more t
Design Basics familiarizes students with the fundamental elements and principles of design, offering them a vocabulary with which to understand and discuss interiors and architecture. Using well-artic
Drafting Basics offers an introduction to the art of hand drafting using lead and ink. Students will first learn how to communicate through fundamental two-dimensional drawings including lettering, pl
This book balances the need for detail with the need for spontaneity by establishing a connection between constructed perspective and freehand sketching. The techniques illustrated and discussed in th
This textbook prepares interior design students to understand how to change their professional practice from a project-based activity to a knowledge-based activity.
Diversity in Design: Perspectives from the non-Western World addresses the need for a text that encourages evaluation, appreciation, and comparison amongst diverse cultures by incorporating real-worl
To help prepare students for the global interior design profession Visual Culture in the Built Environment offers an integrated survey of global interior environments written to explain significant
The area of retail buying relies heavily on mathematical formulas and forecasting. The formulas themselves remain unchanged. However, the context in which they are analyzed is constantly evolving. The
Focusing on the development of a 6-month merchandise plan, this text explains how to use Excel 2007 as a tool to project sales, manage inventory, calculate the amount of merchandise to purchase, and
Using step-by-step instructions together with line-colored drawings, Perspective Drawing for Interior Space offers procedural instruction that covers freehand and technical one-, two-, and three-point
Sustainable Design for Interior Environments builds on the first edition's premise that the interior design profession has a social and moral responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare o
