Graduate students’ work is an important resource in building the body of knowledge for the profession of interior design. The Editorial Board compiled the following list to develop an awareness of the research being conducted at the graduate level in interior design programs and by interior design educators.
Periodically, an index of recently completed dissertations, theses, and creative projects is compiled and published in JID. Interior design programs and faculty that responded to a request for information are listed here. The present survey represents work completed between 1999 and 2003. Also included is 1998 work not previously indexed.
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AbbottJ. A. (2003). Cool Waters Inn. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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AbbottP. (2001). User Needs Assessment: Action Research Process in the Design Studio. Thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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AdireksamG. (2003). Loeb Drama Center and Art Museum. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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AguirreR. (2003). The Role of Interior Design in Corporate Strategic Management. Thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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AhnK–O. (2002). Emotional experience in store environment: adaptive theoretical framework and its application for store design. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA .
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Al–SadhanM. A. (1999). Study of housing adjustment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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AllenA. D. (2000). Complex Spatial Skills: The Link Between Visualization and Creativity. Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA .
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AmorM. C. (2000). Arab Muslim Immigrants in the U.S. Home Environment Between Forces of Change and Continuity. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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AntoniniM. T. (2001). Our common house: Using the built environment in the development of supportive communities. Dissertation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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BabikW. (2003). From Idea to Reality: A Business Plan for a Retail and Design Business. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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BajajP. (2003). Physical environmental cues that support activities of residents with dementia in special care units. Thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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BarryD.C. (2000). Preferences of Frail Elders Regarding Ideal Living Environment. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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BartonG. C. (2002). Enhancing Learning Potential Through the Interior Environment. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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BasA. (1998). From historical ‘han’ to touristic inn: Renovation of Cengel Han. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA .
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BasshamC. R. (2002). The Sampler: A Nostalgic Inn. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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BoughanT. (2002). Managing Architectural Design Under Construction: Talking to Build the Airport Railroad Depot, Hong Kong. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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BuseyA. L. (2002). What Steps Must Be Taken to Start a Successful Retail Home Accents and Interior Design Business. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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CavalierR. B. (2002). 515 Center Street: Space for Self–Contemplation. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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ChungH. (2002). A Facility Management Problem: Evaluating Workstations to Support Information Technology Knowledge Workers. Thesis, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ .
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ChungY. (2000). Users’ perceptions of territoriality in residence hall rooms. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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CrosbyK. B. (2002). Adaptive Reuse: The Palimpsest of Culture. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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DavisK. (2003). The Chair. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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DusijaD. (2003) Radiant Bank. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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EdgeK. (2003). Wall Color of Patient's Room: Affects on Recovery. Thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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FergusonM. (2003). Observing the Reflective Practitioner: A Case Study of One Designer's Development of an E–Commerce Website. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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FidzaniL. (2003). First Impressions of the Interiors of Hotel Lobbies as Influences on Perceptions of Hotels. Thesis, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR .
FooteC. C. (2002). The C System: Adaptable Furniture. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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FrancoR. (2003). Good Design: An analysis as it applies to the interior design industry. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA .
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FrimanL. (2002). A Space for The Living Arts. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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GarciaE. B. (2003). Airport Spa. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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GassnerS. (1998). Does Personalization Contribute to Resident Hall Retention?Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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GibbsR. (2000). Designing meaning into the house. Thesis, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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HamT. Y. (1998). A cross–cultural comparison of preference for visual attributes in interior environments: America and China. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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JohnsonC. (2003). Circle of Sisters: A Battered Women's Transitional Living Center. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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KayaN. (2001). Privacy Regulation and Freshman Adjustment to a College: A Cross–Cultural Study. Dissertation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK .
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KeightleyE. H. (2002). Application to Virginia Main Street, Matthews County, Virginia. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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LaiH–Y. (1998). Naiad Cafe, Des Moines, Iowa. Thesis, Iowa State University, Ames, IA .
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LauT. H. (2003). E–Workplace Environment: The Relationship Between Cultural Core Values and Principles and the Physical Layout of Space. Thesis, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ .
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LeeL. (2001). The Paradigm Gallery. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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LestageN. A. (2003). Meyers Briggs Residences. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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LiH–K. (2003). Design and Use of Shared Social Spaces in Assisted Living Facilities for Older Adults in 2010. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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LunaM. C. U. (2002). Museum of Water. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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MartinC. S. (1998). Professionalization: Architecture, interior decoration, and interior design as defined by Abbott. Thesis, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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MartinC. S. (1999). The public's opinion of architecture, interior decoration, and interior design. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. PauL, MN .
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MaziF. (2002). Family and business factors related to the exclusivity of home–based business workspace: An exploratory study. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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MezaE. (2002). Pho–to–tec–to–nic. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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M–KrishnamurthyV. (2002). Experiential Design – Innovation in Retail Segment. Thesis, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ .
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McMullenW. (2001). User Preferences in an Interior Multiuse Space as Related to Community Enhancement in a College of Law. Thesis, University of Florida, Gaineville, FL .
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MolixB. (2002). A Holistic Approach to 3–D Computer Animation. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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MonirS. (2002). The Adaptive Reuse of Alban Towers, Washington, DC. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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NessimJ.M. (2003). Made in Italy. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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NussbaumerL. (1998). The relationship between learning styles and visualization skills among interior design students. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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Ory HernandezR. (2003). Effects of Therapeutic Gardens in Special Care Units for People with Dementia: Two Case Studies. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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ParentJ. (2003). The Museum of Interior Design. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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PerkinsR. (2003). Museum of Art & Archeology: A Building Analysis. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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PhippsL. (2003). The Smart House: A Modern Bachelor Flat. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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PlaceJ. H. (2001). Raising Dragons: The influence of Feng Shui's Five Elements in Designing a Day Care Center. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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PrinsY. I. (2001). Reel Appetite. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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RietkerkM. C. (2001). L ‘Energie. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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RobertsonS. (2002). Healing Through the Senses: A Day Center for Medical Oncology. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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RuhlC. (2003). Cognition and Connection in Learning Environments for Children with Autism. Thesis, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO .
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SalmiP. (2002). An exploration of critical factors for accessibility and wayfinding for adults with mental retardation. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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SandersonD. (2002). Web Page for Housing and Service Choices for Elderly People in Missouri. Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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SferiR. (2000). The Effect of the Color Scheme of a Bank Interior on Subjects’ Evaluations of the Bank and its Employees. Thesis, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR .
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ShabbyA. (2001). Evaluating Lightscape's accuracy for predicting day–lighting luminance compared to an actual space and calculating a correction coefficient. Thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL .
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SilvermanJ. (2003). An Orhanizational Analysis Case Study: Randolph County Department of Health — An Application of the Work Unit Regime Assessment Scale (WURAS). Thesis, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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SniderR. L. (1999). The Show Must Go On! A Plan for Rehabilitating an Historic Theatre: Case Studies of Three Historic Theatre Rehabilitations in Missouri. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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StarkS. (1998). Performance of Environmental Elements that Support the Performance of Individuals with Disabilities. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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ClairC.St. (2002). Living with History: An Investigation of the Experience of Living in a Historic District. Dissertation, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO .
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SwinglyT. M. (2001). Future for the Past: A Rehabilitation of the Toutorsky Mansion, Washington, D. C. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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VogelL. M. (2002). Exploring single/noncohabiting professional women's expression of self through the interior design of their residential environments. Dissertation, Colorado State Univeristy, Ft. Collins, CO .
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WagnerR. (1999). The Rehabilitation of Main Street: Ronceverte, West Virginia. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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WestK. L. (2001). Highland Manor. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
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WidmerM. (2000). Exploring the relationship among the Amish belief system, their way of life, and house form. Dissertation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN .
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WolfordN. (2000). Universal Design Standards for Single–Family Housing. Dissertation, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR .
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WoodruffS. (2000). The Lodge, Columbus, Georgia: A Study in Effectively Adapting a Rural Establishment for a Corporate Retreat. Thesis Project, Marymount University, Arlington, VA .
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YuwonoF. (2003). Themis Law Offices. Thesis, NESAD–Suffolk University, Boston, MA .
