Interior Design B- Unit 4: Tricks of the Trade

Which are human factors that go into the selection of furniture? Select all that apply.

0.17 of 1 ergonomics upholstery

Which options are processes by which a characteristic is added to a fabric? Select all that apply.

0.17 of 1 letting it happen naturally caring for the fabric to make it last

What are some characteristics of textiles? Select all that apply.

0.38 of 1 fiber fire resistance and stain resistance durability

How can designers use textiles in their designs? Select all that apply.

0.75 of 1 area rugs upholstery window treatments

Mrs. Larson, an interior designer, places 3 vases of varying sizes on a fireplace mantel. How is she arranging accessories?

by creating an asymmetrical grouping

How can designers use CAD to create characteristics in textiles?

by creating patterns

How is furniture selected for commercial interiors?

by function and human factors

What type of accessory might an interior designer place on a table?

coasters

Which are uses of slipcovers? Select all that apply.

coordinate mismatched pieces of furniture inexpensively update the look of an interior space protect furniture from stains

Which of the following are home accessories? Select all that apply.

mirrors lamps plants

Which pieces of furniture are typically upholstered? Select all that apply.

ottoman chair sofa

Which materials can a chair be made from? Select all that apply.

plastic mahogany rattan

Which materials are used in upholstery? Select all that apply.

polyester leather silk

Which are functions of furniture? Select all that apply.

storing and displaying belongings being used for human activities supporting human bodies

What do interior designers consider when selecting accessories? Select all that apply.

the size of the space the purpose and style of the space the colors in the design

An interior designer is choosing furniture for an RV. He ends up selecting a light-weight table that can be folded up and stored against the wall. What reasoning was likely used to select that table?

A table with fold up capabilities accommodates the fact that mobile interiors have limited space.

How are CAD and CAM used in the textile industry? Select all that apply.

CAD is used to create a textile design or pattern. CAD allows a designer to make changes to a design. CAM uses a CAD file to manufacture a textile.

Which describes how CAM is used to manufacture textiles?

CAM automates the production of textiles.

Lesson 18

Characteristics and Maintenance of Textiles

What is the major difference between "textile" and "fabric"?

Designers say "textiles" when speaking to other designers, but "fabric" is the more generic term.

Lesson 16

Furniture and Upholstery

How does the technology of programmable knitting machines add characteristics to textiles?

It allows fabric to be knitted into various patterns.

How does laser printing create patterns on textiles?

It uses light beams and toner to transfer patterns onto the fabric.

Not all fabrics are durable. What is one way to maintain a more delicate fabric?

Keep it clean, and store and use it properly.

Lesson 17

Slipcovers and Accessories

Lesson 19

Textiles and Technology