Interior Design Research Methods 1st Edition

Capture the foundations of evidence-based practice with Interior Design Research Methods 1st Edition by Lily B. Robinson — an essential guide for students, academics, and practicing designers seeking rigorous, practice-led research grounded in real-world interiors.

Clear, approachable and expertly structured, this book builds your research confidence by demystifying methods from qualitative interviews and ethnography to surveys, case studies and basic quantitative techniques. Robinson combines theoretical insight with practical examples that show how research can directly inform design decisions, client briefs and creative problem-solving.

Ideal for interior design programs and professional development across the UK, United States, Europe, Australia and beyond, this 1st edition covers research design, sampling, data collection, analysis, ethics and reporting in language tailored to designers rather than statisticians. Each chapter links method to practice, helping readers translate findings into spatial concept, materials choices and user-centered solutions.

Whether you’re preparing a dissertation, establishing practice-based research, or elevating client work with robust evidence, this book makes complex methods accessible and actionable. Engaging case studies, clear diagrams and step-by-step guidance make it easy to plan, execute and present research that stands up to academic and industry scrutiny.

Strengthen your studio work and academic portfolio with a reference that bridges design creativity and methodological rigor. Order your copy of Interior Design Research Methods 1st Edition by Lily B. Robinson today and start turning insight into inspiring, research-driven interiors.

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