All guides: Interior Design and Interior Decoration: Key Resources

Databases

Databases are collections of resources, primarily journal articles, but they can also contain conference papers, videos, ebooks, reports, images and more. Many databases specialise in a specific subject area, so you'll know when you're searching the database you will find material relevant to your studies.

Note: Some databases provide the full text of publications online, others only index journals or provide summaries of the articles. In many cases you can link to the full text by clicking on the button.

For more databases in your subject area, use the A-Z Databases tool, choose Interior design, and review the details of the databases before selecting.

ProQuest Central
Search for scholarly articles, reports, news sources and theses covering a broad range of disciplines and topics from business and architecture, humanities, and sciences.
ProQuest Arts Premium Collection
Find articles that cover topics on Art, Design, Architecture, Humanities, Film/Screen Studies, Music, Performing Arts, and more. With international coverage, and access to the definitive indexes in these fields, the Arts Premium Collection supports academic inquiry and is a rich source for comprehensive arts literature reviews.
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals (ProQuest)
Includes subjects such as the history and practice of architecture, city planning, historic preservation, and interior design and decoration. Excellent for finding articles containing images, plans and drawings.
Art and Architecture Archive (Proquest)
An archive of magazines comprising key research material in the fields of art and architecture, dating from the late-nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Subjects covered include fine art, decorative arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and photography.
Fairchild books interior design library
Find a curated selection of textbooks and supplementary resources for interior design educational materials. A part of the Bloomsbury Design Library database
Bloomsbury Design Library
Find scholarly references, books and images covering topics on architecture, design, and crafts worldwide, from 1500 BCE to the present day. Useful research and learning tool for design and visual arts will support both students and academics by allowing them to explore the history and context of influential design schools, people, periods, places, and disciplines.
Lifestyle & Interiors (WGSN)
A global trend forecasting service and product development tool focused on the interiors and lifestyle consumer industries.
DAAI: Design and Applied Arts Index (ProQuest)
Abstracts and bibliographic records for articles, news items, and reviews published in design and applied arts periodicals from 1973 onward. Covering new designers, the development of design and the applied arts since the mid-19th century surveying disciplines including ceramics, glass, jewellery, wood, metalsmithing, graphic design, fashion and clothing, textiles, furniture, interior design, architecture, computer aided design, web design, computer-generated graphics, animation, product design, industrial design, garden design, and landscape architecture.
JSTOR: The Scholarly Journal Archive
The Arts & Sciences collection provides access to over 350 journals from a range of disciplines across the Social Sciences, Sciences, Business and Humanities subjects. Search for Scholarly articles on Architecture & Architectural History, Art & Art history, Garden & Landscape here.

Taylor & Francis Online
An extensive collection of peer-reviewed articles. Including content on the humanities, art

Video Collections

Art and Architecture in Video
Art and Architecture in Video, is an online streaming film collection that includes documentaries and interviews illustrating the theory and practice of a variety of art forms and providing the context necessary for critical analysis. The collection spans period and region, including coverage of the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Modern, and Contemporary Art. In addition to art history and theory, the collection addresses applied topics such as architectural and graphic design.
OnArchitecture
Features video interviews with prominent authors and figures of contemporary architecture -- architects, designers and academics, and building walk-throughs. Each video is complemented with material such as links to further reading and bibliography.
BeamaFilm
Beamafilm is an independent movie streaming site specialising in Australian documentaries and indie features from around the world. It is continually updated by filmmakers and distributors and video on demand specialists.
Kanopy Streaming Service
Documentaries via streaming video.
EduTV (Informit)
Informit EduTV makes it easy for lecturers and students to find and watch relevant television content instantly. The database includes over 10,000 programs including documentaries, drama and series. Informit EduTV is an essential resource for teaching and learning and allows institutions to derive maximum benefit from their Screenrights broadcast licence.

Video Lectures
Lectures given by distinguished scholars and scientists covering architecture, arts, design, technology and more.

Standards

A standard is a "documented agreement containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, process and services are fit for purpose." (ISO)

Australian Standards Online (SAI Global)
Contains current Australian Standards, Australian Standards Handbook and draft Australian standards to which Standards Australia holds the copyright. Lists ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards.

Library Guide for Standards

Standards
Search and find Australian and international standards on a variety of subject areas. Learn how to request standards not available at RMIT.

Building Codes

National Construction Code

National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia and Plumbing Code of Australia.

The National Construction Code (NCC) comprises the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Volumes One and Two, and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as Volume Three.

National Construction Code
Access the NCC free online.
You will need to create an account to access the NCC,

Victorian Building Regulations

The full regulations incorporating amendments.

Victorian Building Authority - Regulatory framework

Company and Industry Information

DatAnalysis Premium
Provides a comprehensive current and historical picture of ASX listed and delisted companies. Also includes extensive financials and calculations. Users can access financial ratios, as well as detailed breakdowns of company revenue and expenses. Extensive current and historical corporate data include ASX announcements, floats, dividend history, and listing rule waivers.
IBIS World
Detailed analysis on all aspects of Australian industries (including architectural, construction and engineering industries). Includes market share, outlook of industry and more.
MarketLine
Reports & Briefs: Business Insights reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, Porters Five Forces Scorecards, country profiles. Databooks: Company Financial & Top Ten Industry Players Guide, Financial Deals: tracks 195,000+ deals of over $5 million in value each month globally, News & Opinions: live news feed, Market Data Analytics: data for 150+ consumer products in 55 countries. Country Statistics: data for 215 global countries.
Passport
Compare your industry/markets with overseas competitors. Provides extensive coverage of industries and markets via statistical data and reports (formerly GMID).

Quick LInks

Featured resource LinkedIn Learning

Linkedin Learning
Learn skills across a wide range of subject areas including drawing and design. Master creative software programs like Illustrator and InDesign.

Further Support

Study Support
Book a one-on-one consultation with an academic skills advisor or librarian. Connect with a peer mentor to help you with your course. Discover a range of tools to support your study.

Library subject guides

Interior Design and Interior Decoration

Need help? Ask the Library!