As a student of interior design, interior architecture, or home and office decoration, learning how to plan the layout of an interior space is an important course in the study of interior design. Being an essential facet of the interior design course, space planning requires a sketchbook cum journal that is created specifically for this purpose. This design drawing book, with title blocks and notes sections, is a classroom tool that should be a part of a creative arts student's school supplies. It is a tool that can be used to illustrate design concepts and ideas from the early stages of the course through to its completion.

As a student of interior design, interior architecture, or home and office decoration, learning how to plan the layout of an interior space is an important course in the study of interior design. Being an essential facet of the interior design course, space planning requires a sketchbook journal that is created specifically for this purpose. This design drawing book, with side-notes sections, is a classroom tool that should be a part of a creative arts student's school supplies. It is a tool that can be used to illustrate design concepts and ideas from the early stages of the course through to its completion. This sketchbook will not only serve for class lectures, but it can also work as an organizer of home studies, class projects, and even as a collection of works to form part of your portfolio. Space Planning Sketchbook for Interior Design Students include these six features: Dotted grid pages. Graph grids pages. Side notes sections. Lined pages for class notes and assignments. Blank pages for doodles and scribbles. Index pages to keep track of your creative works. This sketchbook is where the creative process begins. Without proper and a well-thought-out allocation of space, there will be nothing like a professionally designed interior layout. Use each canvas (page) to produce visually stunning hand-drawn sketches. Use its side-note sections to write about your designs. This will add a greater impact to your creative ideas.

Space planning is a vital part of the whole interior design process and without it, there won't be a professionally designed interior layout. It is only after conceiving and allocating zones within interior spaces that an interior designer can draw up a blueprint. This final layout will identify each zone, the activities that will characterize it, and the circulation patterns of the people it is designed for. This 129-page space planning drawing workbook and writing journal is great for putting down your interior design concepts on paper. It helps to keep all your projects and tasks in one place. Although it is mainly intended for freehand sketching, there is ample space to write about the objectives behind each design concept. You can also log in measurements, create patterns with grids, and keep track of everything with index pages. Space Planning Sketchbook for Interior Designers contains: Numbered pages. Dot grid sections. Graph grids sections. Isometric grid sections. Blank drawing canvas sections. Each section's page has lined sections to write in. Index pages for easy project reference. Measurement log pages. Ample space for drawings and notes. Blank labels that allow you to create page and section titles as you deem fit. The workbook is suitable for both residential and commercial space planning and drawing tasks. It will make great gifts, presents, and stocking stuffers for students of interior design, beginner interior designers, adult design enthusiasts, interior decorators, and veteran designers. Please leave your thoughts with us through a customer review. It helps us aim to strive harder.

Interior design is a multidiscipline profession blending spatial, technical and aesthetic knowledge. The skill involved in manipulating these elements to solve specific design problems is intrinsically linked to drawing. Interior Design Drawing explores all aspects of this vital design skill, from sketching to record information, through orthographics and development to analyse the problem, to presentation drawing to communicate the solution.Explore the role of drawing in the design process; understand the main orthographic drawings; use line, tone and colour across 2D and 3D drawings; add texture and atmosphere to drawings; consider aspects of composition and presentation of a set of drawings; an overview of how drawing relates to the process of interior design. This guide covers sketching to record information, elevation and projection, and making final presentation drawings to communicate solutions to clients.Fully illustrated with over 100 colour illustrations.Alan Hughes has an MA in Interior Architecture and has taught at undergraduate and post-graduate levels for many institutions.

The Interior Design Styles Lookbook (c) is an awesome tool & reference for interior designers, homeowners, and anyone who is interested in the design field. It contains 24 of the most popular interior design styles. The styles in this book are the following: Arabian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bohemian, Coastal, Contemporary, Eclectic, Farmhouse, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mid-Century Modern, Minimal, Modern, Moroccan, Parisian, Rustic, Scandinavian, Shabby Chic, Traditional, Transitional, Tribal, and Tropical. For each style, you will find the definition, bullet points of the characteristics, as well as illustrations to represent the style, with tips to apply it on your projects, and keywords to use with your clients, paired with a tool that helps you mix and match interior design styles!

A practical guide to SketchUp addressing the specific needs of interior designers Already a common and popular tool for architects and landscape architects, SketchUp is increasingly finding a place in the professional workflow of interior designers. SketchUp for Interior Design is a practical introduction for interior designers and students who want to learn to use the software for their unique needs. The book covers the basics of creating 3D models before showing how to create space plans, model furniture, cabinetry, and accessories, experiment with colors and materials, incorporate manufacturers' models into project plans, and create final presentations and animated walk-throughs for clients. Each chapter includes clear explanations and helpful illustrations to make this an ideal introduction to the topic. Includes downloadable sample models and 39 tutorial videos Features sample questions and activities for instructors and additional online resources for students and self-learners Provides instruction on using SketchUp in both PC and Mac formats

Conquer the complexity of interior design with a logical, methodical approach Space Planning Basics is a definitive introduction and principle resource for thousands of designers. With step-by-step methodology based on the author’s several decades of design experience, this authoritative guide has become the de facto reference for an entire generation of designers. This updated fourth edition includes digitized drawings, diagrams, and matrices throughout, and newly added supplemental photographs. The text has been revised to reflect the latest developments in sustainable and universal design, including coverage of daylighting, benchmarking, LEED system standards, and green code issues. The companion website provides AutoCAD files, intrustor videos and matrices to give you a deeper real-world understanding of the design process. This book is perfect preparation for the NCIDQ exam. Proper space planning goes way beyond sketching a preliminary floor plan. Successful implementation includes a balanced integration of code compliance, system support, and adherence to the client’s functional needs. Sustainability adds a new, important layer of complexity. This book shows you how to approach space planning in a way that ensures all considerations are met, and nothing gets lost in the process. Adopt an organized and comprehensive planning methodology Work effectively with dimensionally challenging spaces Consider building systems, codes, lighting, acoustics, and more Develop advanced skills and conquer new challenges Space planning encompasses many components and processes, making a comprehensive reference necessary for mastery of the field. Space Planning Basics is a thorough, methodical resource that gets you started on the right track, with plenty of room for creativity.