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Clancy Martel
Director
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"At IDI, we teach you to
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Fashion and Sell
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environments."
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OUR COURSES
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If you are an individual who can understand and interpret the functional and
aesthetic needs of others as well as for yourself, and are looking for a
creative and financially rewarding career for the rest of your life, interior
design and decorating is the career for you. The creative talents are within
you, just waiting to be transformed into YOUR exciting future!
IDI offers a unique and comprehensive education in interior design and
decorating to all people who are interested in gaining knowledge and training
in the field. IDI will help you develop your creative talents into a profitable
and rewarding career in as little as four months!
At IDI, our programs are designed to provide you with the interior design
knowledge and working business tools necessary to successfully, and profitably,
operate as an independent practitioner.
Take the next step in your future by joining us today.
Our limited class sizes insure individualized attention and our experienced
instructors are all practicing, professional residential and commercial
designers. Guest speakers and field trips augment your IDI learning experience.
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101: Introduction
An overview of the multi-billion dollar field of interior design, the impact it
has on our lives and the various career opportunities that are available.
102: Color
Discussions on the various color theories, the psychological effect color has
on people, trends and non-traditional use of color.
103: Lighting
Discover the impact light had on design, learn which types of lighting to use
for different applications, learn to draw a lighting plan, and view the various
styles of lighting that are available.
104: Floor Plans/Furniture Placement
Learn to optimize space and to layout furniture based on traffic patterns and
lifestyle requirements. Draft floor plans to scale. IDI provides each student
with a complete drafting kit.
105: History of Design/Furniture
Study the various architectural styles and how they developed. View a slide
presentation of historic design periods and demonstrations on how to identify
characteristics of historic pieces.
106: Elements of Design, Design Styles, Design Terminology
Become familiar with common terminology that is widely used within the
industry. The terminology will aid a designer in both purchasing and
negotiations. Gain understanding of the function furniture pieces are intended
to serve.
107: Floor Coverings
Learn about quality, characteristics and function of carpeting, hardwood, tile,
stone and linoleum. Optimize profits by understanding how to measure and
install these products.
108: Wall Covering
Learn different applications for wall covering, how to measure wall covering
and selecting the best wall treatment for each project.
109: Window Treatments
Gain an understanding of the various options available when selecting a window
treatment that will serve the functional and aesthetic needs of the project.
110: Fabrics and Textiles
Make functional fabric and finish choices that meet a budget without
sacrificing design and performance.
111: Art and Accessories
Develop an eye for accessory details and an appreciation for art as a true
design. These are the "jewels" of the home.
112: Kitchen Design
Discussions on the basics of layouts for kitchens and baths, including floor
plans, lighting and fixture options.
113: Finishes, Woods, Laminates/Presentation Boards
Hands-on examples of different fabrics, laminates and finishes give visual
and textural distinctions; create presentation boards that will "wow" your client.
201: Fee Structuring, Mark-Ups and Discounts
Learn about the different fee structures and methods of charging clients,
marking up prices on merchandise sales, and how to negotiate designer
discounts.
202: Marketing for Clients and Selling Your Design
Identify and accurately target potential clients. Learn to budget and optimize
advertising dollars. Explore different methods of promotion and advertising.
203: The Design Proposal
Develop an accurate and persuasive design proposal that will be financially
rewarding and set the tone for a continued good client/decorator relationship.
Learn the elements of written contracts and agreements.
204: The Client Interview
Discover how to ask the right questions and sell project ideas in order to get
the job. View questionnaires and forms that uncover the needs and functions of
the client when doing an inspection of the premises.
205: Trade Sources, Manufacturers, Library, Labor/Bathrooms
Build your own personal library of manufacturers and trades people; discussions
on the basic layouts for bathrooms and design requirements.
206: Expediting, Forms and Procedures
Learn how to process and complete sales orders, purchase orders and maintain
project control forms. Understand basic design bookkeeping systems for payables
and receivables.
207: Suppliers' Library and Trade Wholesale Purchasing
Become adept at finding the right suppliers for each design job requirement.
208: Field Trip to the Pacific Design Center
Gain familiarity with the largest design resource center on the West Coast.
209: Field Trip
Various locations and they are always exciting!
301-304: The Design Workshop
To test students' design and problem solving skills, they are assigned a
specific design project to take from start to finish. Each project has its own
set of challenges that students must meet.
Course content may be changed at any time by Interior Decorators
Institute.
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