Navigating the Past: What Does History Offer the Discipline of Interior Design?

At the university where I teach faculty members are often bemused by what might be referred to as a Millennial’s approach to design. Our concern typically revolves around student research—particularly the use of design precedent. Almost too tempting to ignore, Pinterest and Google images on the World Wide Web provide the student with ready access to a plethora of ideas and concepts on which to base interior design projects.