Title: (Optional) Identify methods of creating contracts and charging for services in the interior design industry.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-36) > Section: Exploring Careers in Interior Design

Identification may include the

- examples of interior design contracts (designer-client contracts, employment contracts)
- common methods of charging (e.g., flat fee, time and materials, percentage of the cost of the entire project, product resale, finder’s fee).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the common ways interior design professionals charge for services?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?

Communication

- How can interior design professionals clearly communicate fees to clients?

Leadership

- How can interior design professionals ensure that the billing method is adequately determined?
- What are the best ways to appraise the cost for services rendered?

Management

- What resources can be used to identify and evaluate methods of effective pricing?