INDS 2240 Syllabus

Subject Code

INDS

Course Number

2240

Course Title

Business Practices for Design Professionals

Prerequisites

INDS 1115, INDS 1120, INDS 1130

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(3-5-5)

Course Description

This capstone class requires students to utilize all skills, knowledge, and techniques required for successful business practices in the design industry. Topics include professional skills development, business development strategies, establishing successful client relationships, resources and service providers, and a portfolio exhibit.

Course Outcomes

Professional Skill Development
Order           Description
    1               Compile a list of the components of professional practice.
    2               Discuss ethical standards recognized by the profession.
    3               Organize a list of problem solving skills used to develop a successful business.

Business Development Strategies
Order           Description
    1               Determine the characteristics of working ethically.
    2               Design a list of procedures and processes for professional ethics.
    3               Illustrate the components of a business plan.
    4               Generate policies for the practice of design from a legal perspective.
    5               Integrate the components that constitute a legally enforceable agreement.
    6               Describe the types of business structures used to start a business.
    7               Develop a list of design services on can offer clients.
    8               Outline strategies for financial planning.
    9               Propose a list of factors influencing management practices.
   10              Compose ideas for marketing and promoting an ID business.

Establishing Successful Client Relationship
Order           Description

    1               Illustrate the needed scope of services for a project.
    2               Assess a project’s profit potential.
    3               Prepare charts showing various methods for charging and collecting for interior design services.
    4               Diagram the steps used for client project management.

Resources and Service Providers
Order           Description
    1               Correlate the role of vendors and service providers in business success.
    2               Research resources that can be used for vendors and service providers.
    3               Illustrate the methods used for successful procurement.
    4               Examine the methods by which the interior designer can build good resource relationships.

Portfolio Show
Order           Description
    1               Compile individual projects into a digital portfolio using technology, graphics, and presentation skills.
    2               Show a complete portfolio in a professional setting.