Research Guides: Interior Design: Databases

Essential Databases for Interior Design

Art and Architecture Source
EBSCO database containing images in addition to full-text journals and books covering fine, decorative, and commercial art as well as architectural history and design from around the world.
Art and Architecture Source covers a broad range of related subjects from fine, decorative, and commercial art to various areas of architecture and architectural design. The database contains over 63,000 images dating back to 1914 and hundreds of full-text journals and books in various languages, including French and German. For help using EBSCO databases, search SCAD Libraries' FAQ, or use the chat feature to contact library staff.
Building Green
Online platform providing comprehensive content on sustainable design practices and green building materials.
BuildingGreen is a trusted online source on healthy and sustainable design and construction strategies. BuildingGreen shares expertise and lessons learned from design experts working in the field and provides context and criteria for sustainable design strategies. Readers of BuildingGreen.com enjoy daily news coverage and deeper analysis of strategies, policies, and programs in addition to information about green products and materials. For more information about using BuildingGreen, visit: BuildingGreen FAQs.
Design and Applied Arts Index (DAAI)
ProQuest index of scholarly and professional articles from design and craft publications.
Design & Applied Arts Index (DAAI) indexes journal articles, exhibition reviews, and news items from 1973 to the present. Topics covered by DAAI include product, retail, industrial, package, book, textile, furniture, jewelry, fashion, graphic and interior design as well as ceramics, illustration, typography, architecture, advertising, animation, and much more. For help using ProQuest databases, search SCAD Libraries' FAQ, or use the chat feature to contact library staff.
WGSN
Trend forecasting platform that provides industry and trade show reports as well as trends, forecasting, consumer profiles, and market intelligence across the following sector channels: Fashion, Beauty, Interiors, Consumer Tech, and City by City.