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Phase I- 1ST YR
Introduction to Interior Design
Principles and Elements of Design
Drafting
Drawing Fundamentals
Perspective Drawing
Rapid Visualization Techniques
AutoCAD Design Studio
Space Planning
Phase II-2ND YR
Materials of Interior Design
History of Architecture, Interiors, and Decorative Arts I
History of Architecture, Interiors, and Decorative Arts II
Color Theory and Application for Interiors
Design Presentation Techniques I
Design Theory and Process
Studio I: Conceptual Design, Residential & Commercial
Current Issues in Design
Principles of Sustainable Design
Introduction to Interior Design
Principles and Elements of Design
Drafting
Drawing Fundamentals
Perspective Drawing
Rapid Visualization Techniques
AutoCAD Design Studio
Space Planning
Phase II-2ND YR
Materials of Interior Design
History of Architecture, Interiors, and Decorative Arts I
History of Architecture, Interiors, and Decorative Arts II
Color Theory and Application for Interiors
Design Presentation Techniques I
Design Theory and Process
Studio I: Conceptual Design, Residential & Commercial
Current Issues in Design
Principles of Sustainable Design
Phase III-3RD YR
Lighting Design
Professional Applications of AutoCAD
Studio II: Residential
Design Presentation Techniques II
Building Construction and Systems for Interior Architecture
Construction Documents
Detailing for Interiors
Studio III: Commercial
Phase IV-4TH YR
Studio IV: Advanced Commercial
Business Practices for Interior Designers
Portfolio and Professional Presentation
Internship in Interior Design
Interior Design Elective
Electives:
Fundamentals of AutoCAD
Kitchen Design
Principles of Sustainable Design (with proper prerequisites)
Practical Applications of Sustainable Design
Healthy and Sustainable Home
Sustainable Building Materials
Lighting Design
Professional Applications of AutoCAD
Studio II: Residential
Design Presentation Techniques II
Building Construction and Systems for Interior Architecture
Construction Documents
Detailing for Interiors
Studio III: Commercial
Phase IV-4TH YR
Studio IV: Advanced Commercial
Business Practices for Interior Designers
Portfolio and Professional Presentation
Internship in Interior Design
Interior Design Elective
Electives:
Fundamentals of AutoCAD
Kitchen Design
Principles of Sustainable Design (with proper prerequisites)
Practical Applications of Sustainable Design
Healthy and Sustainable Home
Sustainable Building Materials
| INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATION: WHAT TO EXPECT IN A 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR ACCREDITED PROGRAM? --RIGOROUS COURSE WORK IS PREPARATION FOR FUTURE HIGH VOLUME WORK LOADS --INTENSIVE DRAFTING AND PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINES --ITS HOW YOU USE YOUR TIME AND PRIORITIZE --PRESENTATION QUALITY IS CRUCIAL CIDA ACCREDITED COURSES (PREVIOUSLY FIDER) |
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TOP 10 DESIGN TRENDS OF 2008:
Home Design: Style with a Conscience - it’s all about eco-friendly design, products and implementation - focus on organic, natural,
recycled and re-purposed products. In the past eco-friendly or Green design could be summed up in three words: ugly, dowdy and
boring. That isn’t the case anymore. Eco-friendly design has met stylish interpretation proving that earth friendly decor can at the
same time be elegant, beautiful and exciting as well as Green.
Contrast Makes The Difference - high contrast color combinations such as robin egg blue set against dark cocoa or white and black.
Contrasting textures like smooth against rough such as man-made steel juxtaposed with the roughness of natural shell or wood
against steel. Add a touch of the unexpected to your decor by pairing up accessories or furnishings of mixed media - a soft chenille
sofa dressed with a rough textured horsehair or zebra pillow or velvet against metal.
It’s All About the X - The “X’ is everywhere in furniture and accessory design. It was spotted at Highpoint, the European Shows and
has been slowly making itself available in furniture and decor stores.
Multi-Purpose Furniture and Accessories - Beautiful design is simply not enough for today’s discerning home decor shoppers, they
want utility driven, multi-purpose furniture and decorative accessories that will make their everyday life easier, less hectic and more
organized.
Leather with a Feminine Touch - Leather is still a hot trend however this year expect to see the softer side of leather, furniture in
smaller scale, earthy golden warm tones such as caramel, cappuccino, cocoa and cinnamon as well as what are considered more
“traditional” feminine colors ranging from pastel pinks to robin egg blue with contrasting accent colors of dark chocolate.
Understated Luxe - 2008 is all about “whispering” luxury and elegance via your home decor, furnishings and accessories.
All Shades of White - from the purest whites to the softest ivories, the white color family will be seen everywhere from walls to sofas
to lamps to picture frames.
Really Big Furniture and Accessories - it’s all about design drama, over-sized lamps, chandeliers, florals, mirrors, decorative
accessories and other design elements.
Cool Metals - gray tone metals such as silver, pewter, brushed nickel, aluminum, steel, charcoal and platinum.
Zen at Home - we want peace at home and furnishing your home with design elements that make you feel at peace and grounded
are the keys to achieving a home sanctuary.
Home Design: Style with a Conscience - it’s all about eco-friendly design, products and implementation - focus on organic, natural,
recycled and re-purposed products. In the past eco-friendly or Green design could be summed up in three words: ugly, dowdy and
boring. That isn’t the case anymore. Eco-friendly design has met stylish interpretation proving that earth friendly decor can at the
same time be elegant, beautiful and exciting as well as Green.
Contrast Makes The Difference - high contrast color combinations such as robin egg blue set against dark cocoa or white and black.
Contrasting textures like smooth against rough such as man-made steel juxtaposed with the roughness of natural shell or wood
against steel. Add a touch of the unexpected to your decor by pairing up accessories or furnishings of mixed media - a soft chenille
sofa dressed with a rough textured horsehair or zebra pillow or velvet against metal.
It’s All About the X - The “X’ is everywhere in furniture and accessory design. It was spotted at Highpoint, the European Shows and
has been slowly making itself available in furniture and decor stores.
Multi-Purpose Furniture and Accessories - Beautiful design is simply not enough for today’s discerning home decor shoppers, they
want utility driven, multi-purpose furniture and decorative accessories that will make their everyday life easier, less hectic and more
organized.
Leather with a Feminine Touch - Leather is still a hot trend however this year expect to see the softer side of leather, furniture in
smaller scale, earthy golden warm tones such as caramel, cappuccino, cocoa and cinnamon as well as what are considered more
“traditional” feminine colors ranging from pastel pinks to robin egg blue with contrasting accent colors of dark chocolate.
Understated Luxe - 2008 is all about “whispering” luxury and elegance via your home decor, furnishings and accessories.
All Shades of White - from the purest whites to the softest ivories, the white color family will be seen everywhere from walls to sofas
to lamps to picture frames.
Really Big Furniture and Accessories - it’s all about design drama, over-sized lamps, chandeliers, florals, mirrors, decorative
accessories and other design elements.
Cool Metals - gray tone metals such as silver, pewter, brushed nickel, aluminum, steel, charcoal and platinum.
Zen at Home - we want peace at home and furnishing your home with design elements that make you feel at peace and grounded
are the keys to achieving a home sanctuary.
BIDS Premium Member Testimonials: Because BIDS has initiated exposure for Afro American Interior Designers, the demand for our services has been over-whelming. I personally have made contact with two qualified leads from BIDS' referral service and talks are well underway to enlist my services. I believe BIDS is on the cutting edge for Afro-American Interior Designers and all of us should run and take advantage of this magnificent referral service! Thank you Team at Black Interior Designers Showcase! Deana Murphy, Allied Member ASID Owner, LivingDesign Associates “If there are any designers who have not yet joined BIDS as a premium member, you owe it to yourself and the success of your business to make the investment. I am currently working with 2 clients that were referrals from the site. If I had not had a premium membership, I would never have known about these projects. I also know, that as this site receives more exposure, the referral list will continue to grow. Becoming a premium member is a tiny investment when you consider the rewards. As professional African American Interior Designers, it is important for us to make sure that we support this wonderful resource.” Cathleen Williams, Allied Member ASID Principal, CW Design |
A BIDS Designer Inspires: Follow Your Dreams, and Be the Leader
by Angie Scott
BIDS Contributing Writer
I was watching the BET Honors award show the other night and a constant message was said by all
the recipients: African Americans are capable of achieving anything, we must not forget our youth,
and to be original and true to yourself.
R&B singer Dwele has a song on his most recent album called “Some Kinda…”
The prelude poem speaks to one's soul as it challenges you to find your special talent/God given gift
and to use it as only you can. By following your heart or “some kinda,” you are destined for greatness.
One of the long time questions among African American designers is quite plainly, where are we?!
Why are there so few of us in this industry?
Well I don’t have the definitive answer, just a lot of my own theories, but I can offer you this: if we all
nurtured our some kinda/passion/dreams, instead of someone else’s idea of what we should be,
I would be willing to put money (and I am not a gambling person) on the idea that the racial makeup
of this industry would be a lot different, and by that I mean considerably browner than it currently is.
I challenge each one of us to go back and help somebody, let others namely youth know we are out
there and that this is a legitimate and well respected field that has a lot more to offer than just glitz
and glamour.
About Angie:
Angie Scott is owner and principal designer of Access: Dezign, LLC. She has eight plus years experience as an
interior designer and events marketing professional spanning the residential, commercial, hospitality and retail fields.
Her focus and passion is creating beautiful and healthy surroundings for her clients based in sustainable design and
biomimicry. She has worked on homes and events throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
For more information about Access: Dezign, LLC visit www.accessdezign.com
by Angie Scott
BIDS Contributing Writer
I was watching the BET Honors award show the other night and a constant message was said by all
the recipients: African Americans are capable of achieving anything, we must not forget our youth,
and to be original and true to yourself.
R&B singer Dwele has a song on his most recent album called “Some Kinda…”
The prelude poem speaks to one's soul as it challenges you to find your special talent/God given gift
and to use it as only you can. By following your heart or “some kinda,” you are destined for greatness.
One of the long time questions among African American designers is quite plainly, where are we?!
Why are there so few of us in this industry?
Well I don’t have the definitive answer, just a lot of my own theories, but I can offer you this: if we all
nurtured our some kinda/passion/dreams, instead of someone else’s idea of what we should be,
I would be willing to put money (and I am not a gambling person) on the idea that the racial makeup
of this industry would be a lot different, and by that I mean considerably browner than it currently is.
I challenge each one of us to go back and help somebody, let others namely youth know we are out
there and that this is a legitimate and well respected field that has a lot more to offer than just glitz
and glamour.
About Angie:
Angie Scott is owner and principal designer of Access: Dezign, LLC. She has eight plus years experience as an
interior designer and events marketing professional spanning the residential, commercial, hospitality and retail fields.
Her focus and passion is creating beautiful and healthy surroundings for her clients based in sustainable design and
biomimicry. She has worked on homes and events throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
For more information about Access: Dezign, LLC visit www.accessdezign.com
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