ACH 214 - Professional Practices in Interior Design

3 credit hours - One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Define legal and professional responsibilities of operating an interior design business. Examine the various contracts, standardized and custom, that protect both designer and client in both existing and potential projects. Review contractual arrangements, ethics, and practices of today’s interior designer. Determine aspects in business unique to the kitchen and bath industry and commercial design. Develop a personal business model. Ideal for internships or those already in the workforce.

Note: Intended for the student who has taken interior design studio classes or has industry experience. Typically offered OL; spring term.

Course Outcomes:

Define stages in planning an interior design business
Examine the legal requirements for interior design business ownership
Identify best practices for owning an interior design business
Outline project management strategies