Interior Design Tools and Equipment - Unit: Science of Textiles and Manufacturing - Equipment Use and Care

Oct 28, 2026

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Interior Design Tools and Equipment focuses on equipping learners to recognize core drafting tools and equipment used in interior design workflows. The lesson reviews computer-aided design (CAD) software and prompts students to summarize interior design trends. Instruction highlights key resources and supporting materials, including equipment and classroom references, while introducing essential terminology such as 2D/3D, drafting templates, blueprints, and common CAD tools. Activity preparation includes visuals, sample documents, and access to computers with printers and Internet.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time53 min

AccessFree to download

Student Learning Objectives

Resources

Equipment, Tools, Supplies, and Facilities

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Interest Approach

Interior Design Tools and Equipment Unit: Science of Textiles and Manufacturing Problem Area: Equipment Use and Care Lesson: Interior Design Tools and Equipment 􀀂 Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives: 1 Identify interior design drafting tools and equipment. 2 Review computer-aided design (CAD) software. 3 Summarize interior design trends. 􀀂 Resources. The following resources may be useful in teaching this lesson: E-unit(s) corresponding to this lesson plan. CAERT, Inc. [http://www.mycaert.com](http://www.mycaert.com). “Back to Nature: Interior Design Trends and Materials used by Interior Designers,” Christopher James Interiors. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017. [https://newportcoastinteriordesign.com/](https://newportcoastinteriordesign.com/)[ ](https://newportcoastinteriordesign.com/)[interior-design-trends-and-materials-used-by-interior-designers/](interior-design-trends-and-materials-used-by-interior-designers/.)[.](interior-design-trends-and-materials-used-by-interior-designers/.) “Basic Color Theory,” Colors Matters. Accessed on Jan. 19, 2017 . [http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory](http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory). Boyd, Karen.“Basic Drafting Tools and Their Uses,” e-How. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017 . [http://www.ehow.com/info_8102890_basic-drafting-tools-uses.html](http://www.ehow.com/info_8102890_basic-drafting-tools-uses.html). Chechar, Linda.“What Tools Do Interior Designers Use?,” e-How. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017 . [http://www.ehow.com/facts_5191952_tools-do-interior-designers-use_.html](http://www.ehow.com/facts_5191952_tools-do-interior-designers-use_.html). Lesson: Interior Design Tools and Equipment Page 1 􀀂 [www.MyCAERT.com](www.MyCAERT.com) Copyright © by CAERT, Inc. | Reproduction by subscription only. | L720053 “Contemporary vs. Modern Style: What’s the Difference?” homedit Interior Design and Architecture. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017. [http://www.homedit.com/difference-between](http://www.homedit.com/difference-between)contemporary-and-modern-design/ . “Drafting Equipment,” [Prointeriordesigner.com](Prointeriordesigner.com. Accessed)[. Accessed](Prointeriordesigner.com. Accessed) Jan. 19, 2017. [http://prointeriordesigner.com/drafting-drawing/drawing-equipment/](http://prointeriordesigner.com/drafting-drawing/drawing-equipment/) . “How to Choose a Drafting Table,” [SuppliesNet.com](SuppliesNet.com. Accessed)[. Accessed](SuppliesNet.com. Accessed) Jan. 19, 2017. [http://www.suppliesnet.com/howtochooseadraftingtable.aspx](http://www.suppliesnet.com/howtochooseadraftingtable.aspx). Kingsley, Diana Bennet Wirtz. Hand Drafting for Interior Design, 2nd ed. Bloomsbury, 2014. “Open Concept Floor Plan Home Design Photos,” Houzz. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017 . [http://www.houzz.com/open-concept-floor-plan](http://www.houzz.com/open-concept-floor-plan). Thompson-Ditch, Linda A.“At Home Living: What’s your style? Modern, Contemporary, Traditional Offer Distinct Décor,” The [Topeka Capital-Journal cjonline.com](Topeka Capital-Journal cjonline.com. Accessed)[. Accessed](Topeka Capital-Journal cjonline.com. Accessed) Jan. 19, 2017. [http://cjonline.com/life/home/2014-07-25/home-living-whats-your-style](http://cjonline.com/life/home/2014-07-25/home-living-whats-your-style) modern-contemporary-traditional-offer-distinct\# . “The Tools of an Interior Designer,” Interior Design School. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017 . [http://www.interior-design-school.net/toolsarticle.htm](http://www.interior-design-school.net/toolsarticle.htm). “Top CAD Software for Interior Designers: Review,” L’Essenziale Home Designs. Accessed Jan. 19, 2017. [http://essenziale-hd.com/2013/03/11/top-cad-programs-for-interior](http://essenziale-hd.com/2013/03/11/top-cad-programs-for-interior)designers-review/ . “What Interior Designers Do,” Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook. Ac

FAQs

What are the main learning objectives for this lesson?

Students identify interior design drafting tools and equipment, review computer-aided design (CAD) software, and summarize interior design trends.

What resources support instruction in this lesson?

The lesson uses corresponding e-units, reference materials, and visual resources from accompanying materials, along with classroom resource and reference items.

How should teachers introduce the topic at the start of the lesson?

An interest approach asks students what interior designers do and connects the work to safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing living spaces.

Oct 28, 2026

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