Heritage School of Interior Design
9340 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR » (503) 292-3343
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Courses

Unit 1
Professionalism / Appearance/ Attitude/ Ethics
Marketing Methods/ Qualifying/ Client Profile/ “The Myths”
Client Appointments/ Interviewing Techniques/ Retainers
Decorator Profile/ Marketing Materials/ Networking
Color Psychology/ Theory/ Color Schemes/Color Placement/Visuals
"How To" Develop The Clients Color Scheme
Elements And Principles Of Interior Design / Visuals
Design Styles/ Trends/ Historical Furniture/ Visuals
Mixing It Up: Combining Print Patterns & Textures/ Visuals
 Floor Plans / Elevations/ Maquettes / Blueprints / Lighting/Visuals
*Kitchen/Remodel Questionnaire (Showroom Visit)
*Fee Schedules/ Bookkeeping

Unit 2
Communication Styles: Yours…Theirs…Teamwork…
Initial Design Appointment Guidelines/Client Questionnaire
Sales Techniques/Building Rapport/Defining Needs/Closing The Sale
Industry Terminology/ Ordering Procedures/ Graphics
Presentation Skills/Strategies/ Making It Visual/ Sales
Portfolio Design Project/ Client Design Concept
Career Guidance: Seeking Employment (How? Where?)
Interviewing Skills/Questions/Resumes/Letters of Reference
Self Employment ( Home Office ) Setting Up Trade Accounts/Marketing Strategies


Unit 3
“To The Trade” Resource Catalog 
Working With "To The Trade" Showrooms
Product Knowledge: Components/ Construction/ Graphics
*Window Coverings: Window Solutions/ Product Choices
*Fibers And Fabrics: Utilization / Memos / Dye Lots / Com Orders
Creative Window Treatments: Design / Solutions/ Trims
Window Hardware: Decorative/ Utility/ Installation
*Custom Upholstered Furniture/ Furniture Arrangement (Showroom Visit)
Case Goods (Wood Pieces) Wood Choices/ Joinery Methods
*Walls, Walls, Everywhere: Faux Solutions / Treatments
*Artwork And Mirrors/ Designing/ Placement (Showroom Visit)
Accessorizing: The Definitive Touches, What? Where?How?
*Broadloom Carpeting/ Oriental Rugs/ Area Rugs (Showroom Visit)


Unit 4
Measuring Forms/ Work Orders/ Purchase Orders/Sales Orders
1st & 2nd Client Appointment: Instructor / Student Demonstration
Student Design Portfolio Projects / Design Presentations/ ICD Exam
*Graduation - Guest Graduates Panel Discussion: Q&A
Students Visit Goldsmiths Showroom
Students Tour Instructors' Homes

*Denotes Guest Speaker/ Industry Professional/Showroom Visit
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