1. Interior Design Chapter One SOLVING THE PROBLEM After the research and data have been collected and articulated in the written program can the developments or concepts be formulated with accuracy? This happens through: Design concept development Working drawings and specifications Execution Design Development

2. Interior Design Chapter One Design Development DESIGN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT Concept and development usually begins with brainstorming. These ideas then take the form of quick drawings called schematics. Schematics are used to help visualize space plans, traffic patterns, details, or even possible color schemes. This stage could go on indefinitely since solutions are limited only by the imagination. An important part of the design development is the selection of proposed materials, finishings and furnishings. Materials include floor coverings, wall coverings textiles for windows coverings and upholstery and materials for architectural trim and custom cabinetry. Finishes include paint and stain for walls, trim, cabinetry and hard surfaced floors. Furnishings are furniture and accessories such as rugs and lamps.

3. Interior Design Chapter One Design Development Design Concept Development Continued… Presentations are made for analysis by a client with a series of boards Mat, foam core, or illustration board illustrating the following: Conceptual Drawings Materials and Finishes Boards Renderings The decision is then made by the client to go ahead with the design presented or to go back to the drawing board.

4. Interior Design Chapter One Design Development WORKING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS Working Drawings are the final mechanical drawings used to maintain bids and construct a design. A full set of working drawings is called construction drawings. Specifications are the documented furnishings and materials to be used in the design. The specifications include: Identification of the item Its manufacturer Pricing per unit and extended total; labor costs Quantities and types of materials Standards of durability and fire resistance Types of finishes Special instructions for construction or installation Dimensions (sizes) and shipping weights Any other necessary data

5. Interior Design Chapter One Design Development EXECUTION Execution is the implementation of the design. Construction begins Materials and Furnishings are finalized and ordered Contractors should be monitored to see if your design is being executed properly Meet with cabinetmakers to verify site and materials Check up on window treatment, wall covering and floor covering manufacturers and installers to be sure the goods are correctly order, on time and ready for install Check-in items for damage or flaws, process any claims without delay. POST OCCUPANCY EVAUALTION (POE) The Post Occupancy Evaluation reveals how well the design functions. The value of a POE lies in the future. What a designer learns in the POE can be used for improvements that can be made to up coming projects.

6. Interior Design Chapter One Design Development NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nonresidential design is often considered Contract Design due to the greater interest of contracts and agreements. Not that uncommon in residential projects today. Preparation of Bids Profile of a Nonresidential design may be more generic Office space may not be completely contracted out before the building starts construction More complex planning do to the size, budget and scope of the project Codes and Restrictions require the designer to be aware of the needs of the disabled. The Uniform Building Code or UBC is a set of guidelines for construction that is accepted nationwide.

7. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession THE DESIGN PROFESSION PAST AND PRESENT Two ancestors: Architecture and Decorative Arts In the past architect and builder tended to determining and installing the features of a buildings interior. Other aspects were fabricated by specialists such as cabinet makers and weavers. The Bauhaus School of Architecture and Design Founded in Germany in 1919 Trained designers to create Interiors with a more functional, populist orientation. Bauhaus promoted the use of machine age materials

8. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession DESIGNER SKILLS Developing the Design Preparing the Documents and Letters of Agreement (All contractual aspects) Working with and specifying building systems Specifying materials, finishes and furnishings Preparing working drawings Overseeing the execution Conducting the POE

9. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession FORMAL DESIGN EDUCATION Institutions offer accredited and fully developed Interior Design degree and education programs. Such programs are credited through the Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research or FIDER. FIDER provides a list of schools and programs that meet their standards. NCIDQ EXAMINATION The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) serves to identify the public of the Interior Designers who have met the minimum standards for professional practice by passing the NCIDQ examination.

10. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession Interior Design Resources TRADE RESOURCES Trade sources are wholesale companies that market goods and services to the Interior Design profession. Marketing Centers or Markets are convenient clusters of trade sources that market wholesale goods and services to Interior Designers. COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET Designers use computers and the Internet for: CAD-Computer Aided Design Project Management Data Management Managing Accounts Preparing Specifications Monitoring deliveries Networking with other designers and clients Product searches Email

11. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession PROFESSIONALS IN RELATED FIELDS General Contractors and Builders Architects, Subcontractors, Cabinetmakers, Retailers and Wholesalers Fabricators and Craftspeople and Installers of Materials CAREERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN Residential Interior Design Commercial Interior Design Specialized Design (More often seen in nonresidential design) Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Hospitals, Jails, Schools Teaching Interior Design University Professor- you must have a Masters Degree or better in Interior Design or in a related field such as Architecture. High School or Community College- Bachelors Degree is usually the minimum

12. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Most clients view Interior Design as a major expense and they want to be sure the money that they invest is used wisely. Thorough knowledge of sources and products will avoid costly mistakes Monitor costs and work of subcontractors and craftspeople to make sure the job stays high quality and on budget. A Letter of Agreement is the legal contractual agreement between the design firm and the client that retains or hires the services of the designer. Included in the letter of agreement is the retainer fee, which is applicable to the design fees or the goods to be purchases, is required to initiate work by the design firm.

13. Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession The Future of Interior Design The future holds even a greater need for Interior Design due to increasing accountability. Licensing will increase the recognition of Interior Designers. Computer Technology will play a commanding role in Interior Design. The tool of Virtual Reality, which helps a client to visually see how the space will look and feel, will become used more widely in Interior Design practices.