Problem solving and critical thinking for designers / Christine M. Piotrowski

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Thinking critically -- 2. Design as process -- 3. Problem definition and analysis -- 4. Asking questions -- 5. Looking for answers-Research methodologies -- 6. Decision making -- 7. Ethical decision making -- References -- Index.

The essential guide to decision making and problem solving for the interior designer. The interior design profession requires effective problem solving and critical thinking, as they impact all phases of the design project and most work activities of the interior designer. Whether you are a student or professional designer, much of what you do involves these skills. Although most of us do not even think about what we do in terms of these activities, they are a constant part of design. They are also skills that must be performed successfully outside a professional career. Improving these skills makes you a more sought-after employee and designer, effective business owner, and fulfilled individual. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking for Designers will put the reader on the correct path to a solutions-oriented practice. Using her trademark accessible and conversational approach, Christine Piotrowski guides readers through the process of how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions. | Piotrowski explains how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions by having the reader follow through case studies and stories, dealing with a variety of situations