Unit 1 OTH182 Interior Design

Evelyn is a residential designer. What type of project is she most likely to work on?

• a kitchen remodel in a pizza restaurant

• a bathroom remodel in her cousin's house

• a project to install lighting around a neighborhood playground

• a design project for a maternity hospital

Why does it require great communication skills to be a successful interior designer?

• Interior designers must work with clients to understand their goals for the project.

• Interior designers must be able to create detailed design plans on the computer.

• Interior designers must be able to select matching fabrics and paint.

• Interior designers must be able to correctly bill their clients.

Beth is an interior designer who works on people's homes. Her favorite things to design are kitchens, but she is skilled at all types of design projects within individual homes. Which interior design category does Beth MOST likely fall into?

• commercial designer

• residential designer

• hospitality designer

• healthcare designer

Gerald is a commercial interior designer. What type of project would Gerald most likely work on?

• the finetuning of a set of chandeliers in the dining room of a home

• the design of a new elementary school

• the creation of a gazebo and flower bed outside of a mall

• the remodel of a master bedroom

Designers have to make spaces attractive and pleasing to the eye. But they also have to make sure that the final space is functional. When making plans for a room, which decision could be MOST likely based on functionality?

• the location of bookshelves against a wall

• the placement of electrical outlets in a room

• the fabric on a throw pillow

• the bedframe in a bedroom

Jaehoon is working on a large airport design project. He is the architect in charge of designing the layout of a new terminal. When selecting the construction materials and deciding on the total size of the terminal, he must keep in mind the client's budget. How might Jaehoon BEST do this?

• by estimating and tracking the total expenses for his part of the project

• by not worrying about the price of the items his client has requested

• by selecting the cheapest available option for each material

• by guessing how much his client wants to spend

Sammy just graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in interior design. He found an internship right after graduation with an experienced interior designer. What is a task that Sammy would NOT work on during his internship?

• attending meetings with his mentor and the client

• assisting his mentor to select cabinets and fixtures for a kitchen design project

• helping his mentor place a furniture order

• creating architectural blueprints for the construction of a townhouse

Franny is an architect. She is working to create some blueprints for a new community development. Which aspect of the new buildings would Franny NOT include on her blueprints?

• the color of the curtains

• the placement of the fireplaces

• the location of the air conditioning vents

• the location of the air conditioning vents

Why is it important that architects understand and apply fire regulations in their designs?

• so that if a building catches fire it will burn at a higher temperature

• so that the buildings are placed correctly on the piece of land

• so that there are enough fireplaces in each house

• so that in case of emergency, the building has clearly designed exits

Samantha designs and plans large buildings such as malls and stadiums using CADD programs. She has compiled a portfolio of her projects. What will Samantha MOST likely use this portfolio for?

• to publish

• to create accurate bills to send to her clients

• to show to prospective clients

• to help her remember the projects she worked on