Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-174) and index.

"Bestselling author Christine M. Piotrowski users her trademark accessible and conversational approach to explain how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions by having the reader follow through case studies and stories, and dealing with a variety of situations. A special section presents a selection of scenarios or documents with problems, and permits the reader to work through for a solution. Whether dealing with a design problem or with a client, Critical Thinking for Designers will put the reader on the correct path to a solutions-oriented practice"-- Provided by publisher.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Thinking critically -- What is critical thinking? -- Who is a critical thinker? -- The importance of thinking critically in interior design -- It is not criticism -- Design as process -- The design process -- a brief review -- For whom do we design? -- Not the first answer -- Using time effectively -- Design thinking -- Problem definition and analysis -- Goals and objectives -- Problem definition -- Problem analysis -- Synthesis -- Design concept statements -- Asking questions -- The purpose of asking questions -- Listening skills -- Asking the right questions -- Is there always a right answer? -- Bias -- Avoiding disputes -- Negotiation -- Looking for answers -- research methodologies -- Types of research -- Evidence-based design -- Developing a research project -- Assessing information -- Assessing information from the internet -- Decision making -- Making decisions -- What constitutes decision making? -- Decision-making strategies -- Why we make wrong decisions -- Ethical decision making -- The importance of ethical decision making -- Business versus ethical conflicts -- Client expectations.

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