At present, there are no formal educational materials for Hong Kong interior design learning, and educators can only rely on ad hoc literature produced overseas (particularly in the West), or architectural-based materials to learn about interior design. Given that interior design has already established a unique and well-defined body of professional knowledge, and is firmly rooted in the cultural and social practices of a place, there is a need for interior design textbooks to reflect this context and allow interior design students to keep pace with rapid development of the industry. This series of interior design textbooks is aimed at satisfying the needs of Hong Kong interior design students at different academic levels from diploma, higher diploma to bachelor’s degree. Filled with case studies of award winning works from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond,as well as interviews and articles written by well-known professionals and academics from Hong Kong and around the world, these are the first interior design textbooks researched and written in Asia.

The series contains six books, related to the 6 body of knowledge areas well-defined in the Interior Design Professional Guideline, published by the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA) in 2014. Based on research of reputable international standards and confirmed by surveys of local interior design educators and practitioners, this guideline sets out in a systematic way the knowledge and skills that Hong Kong interior designers should possess. The 6 body of knowledge areas covers and follows the typical process of any interior design project, which includes:
• Human Environment Needs
• Design
• Products and Materials
• Communication
• Interior Construction, Codes and Regulations
• Professional Practice