The Fundamentals of Interior Design by Simon Dodsworth (2015-03-26) Paperback – 1 Jan. 1843

I bought this book to get a basic insight into interior design, not to become a professional interior designer. The book did exactly that, it gave a good overview of the different challenges and tasks that interior designers are occupied with.So far, I'm the first person to not give this book a 5 star rating. The simple reason for this is that while this book is very good in almost all respects, it just missed that little extra to push it to 5 stars. To me, more practical examples of room configurations would've been welcome for example.Having no experience with other interior design books, I can't really say how this book stacks up to others on the same subject. What I can say is that the book provides an easy read, neatly presented and with clear examples when necessary. Recommended.

A nice litte book for great understanding

Love this book,it's what I need it for my course .

Good book-very useful.

This is a book i recommend as a must have for any interior designer well written, user friendly with most topics touched on...

Through the eyes of a designer as well as an educator, the author informs and inspires the reader about understanding and creating effective interior spaces.I found the analytical approach to design and its process set out in a very readable and inspirational way. Lovely, fluid sketches, mind mapping exercises, plans, CAD drawings, photographs of residential and commercial interiors and other visuals illustrate and reinforce key topics. A no-nonsense approach demystifies the principles of design and shows how a balance of creativity and practicality is achieved through mediums such as colour, texture and light. The more technical aspects of building construction, sustainability, and environmental concerns are also discussed making this an excellent book for up-and-coming designers, or designers wishing to add breadth to their existing knowledge.I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who is fired by interior design.Diana McKnight, Director of Studies, KLC School of Design

This book is the ideal starting point for anybody interested in interior design. It's a clear introduction to the discipline, which can be considered as creativity applied to spaces and planes. I really enjoyed the fresh writing style of the author and the richness of images which accompany the text in order to explain the ideas discussed and inspire the reader.Some of the pictures are beautiful and portray the works of many famous designers. There are also many sketches and construction drawings, which were very helpful in clarifying some of the more practical details of the designs.After reading this book not only have I come to understand the meaning of very specific terms such as ergonomics and proxemics, but I've also achieved a good understanding of the design process and the methods behind creative projects, space planning and building structures.I would therefore strongly recommend this text to students and people who would like to learn more about interior design and who want to gain an introduction to the discipline.

I found `The Fundamentals of Interior Design' to be an inspiring book and impressively rigorous in its approach.The content was strong, well expressed and thoroughly compiled, and the book clearly explained the role of the interior designer, the design process, along with the concepts, tasks, and terms associated with the profession.The book's illustrations, sketches, drawings, and photos were all well selected and of a consistently high standard, and the graphics and layout of the book were very stylish.This would be the perfect book for either the student, the designer at the start of their career, or those looking for an insight into the world of interior design.I would have to say this is one of the most impressive books of its type - highly recommended!