Problem Solving and Critical Thinking for Designers

Acknowledgments.

CHAPTER 1: Thinking Critically.

What Is Critical Thinking?

Who Is a Critical Thinker?

The Importance of Thinking Critically in Interior Design.

It Is Not Criticism.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 2: Design as Process.

The Design Process—A Brief Review.

For Whom Do We Design?

Not the First Answer.

Using Time Effectively.

Design Thinking.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 3: Problem Definition and Analysis.

Goals and Objectives.

Problem Definition.

Problem Analysis.

Synthesis.

Design Concept Statements.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 4: Asking Questions.

The Purpose of Asking Questions.

Listening Skills.

Asking the Right Questions.

Is There Always a Right Answer?

Bias.

Avoiding Disputes.

Negotiation.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 5: Looking for Answers—Research Methodologies.

Types of Research.

Evidence-Based Design.

Developing a Research Project.

Assessing Information.

Assessing Information from the Internet.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 6: Decision Making.

Making Decisions.

What Constitutes Decision Making?

Decision-Making Strategies.

Why We Make Wrong Decisions.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

CHAPTER 7: Ethical Decision Making.

The Importance of Ethical Decision Making.

Business versus Ethical Conflicts.

Client Expectations.

Conclusion.

For Discussion.

References.

Index.