1. Chapter 20 Developing a Design Plan

2. Objectives 1. Identify the steps in developing a design plan. 2. Explain how to assess client characteristics. 3. Complete a scale drawing of a room and its furnishings. 4. Develop a preliminary design budget. 5. Identify the components of a design resource file.

3. Steps in the Design Process 1. Identify the project. 2. Asses client characteristics. 3. Analyze the environment. 4. Develop a preliminary budget. 5. Compile a design resource file. 6. Plan use of space. 7. Choose a style and color scheme. 8. Select backgrounds, furniture, lighting and accessories. 9. Present the design. 10. Implement the design.

4. Step 1: Identify the Project Budget Time Frame Critical Thinking – How does the amount of time a client intends to live in the home influence decisions about the specific design project?

5. Step 2: Assess Client Characteristics Use one or more inventories, or surveys that identify characteristics that will affect the design plan. Activities Entertaining Preferences Hobbies Studying Work Future Considerations Universal Design

6. Step 3: Analyze the Environment The Environment Inventory: –Number and placement of rooms –Storage areas –Furniture and accessories –Activity Zones Private Social Service

7. Step 3: Analyze the Environment –Energy Considerations –Electrical and Lighting –Safety –Traffic Flow –Conditions of backgrounds Flooring Walls Window treatments

8. Step 3: Analyze the Environment Establish Priorities – prioritize their wants and needs in order of preference.

9. Step 4: Develop a Preliminary Budget Includes: –Wall coverings (paint or wallpaper) –Floor coverings (carpet, rugs or wood) –Window treatments (curtains, blinds or shades) –Fabric (curtains or bedding) –Furniture (bed, chairs, desk, dresser, etc.) –Lighting (lamps & light fixtures) –Accessories –Labor

10. Step 4: Develop a Preliminary Budget Contingency Fee – additional percentage of the total cost of the project. (20% is often used)

11. Step 5: Compile a Design Resource File Sources: –Decorating magazines –Furniture and accessory catalogs –Informative websites –Sunday newspapers –Interior design reference books –Categorize by furnishings, window treatments, floor coverings and so on….

12. The Project Design a bedroom for a 8-12 year old boy or girl. Create a display board to show your client your plan. Think about the steps in the design process to complete this design. Look for guidelines for a display board on the next slide.

13. The Design Project Display Board Completing a Design Project Display Board Floor Plan with Furnishings ____/5 Wall Covering (paint or wallpaper)____/5 Floor Covering (carpet or wood)____/5 Color Scheme Label____/5 Design Style Label____/5 Professional ____/5 Total____/30