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Interior Design
Methodical Development
Vera Sant Fournier
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Design in Logical Sequence
Even the simplest projects will benefit from a methodical development through a set of steps in a logical sequence to solve the design challenge, even while smaller projects might not require each step to the same extent as bigger, more complex endeavors.
The first step in the study process is to identify each user, from the primary occupants to visitors. In a home design, a profile for each of the main occupants may be created, detailing details such as their age and sex, hobbies, habits, preferred styles and colours.
Concept development phase starts following approval of the Design Programme Document. Schematic Drawings, which depict the siting, orientation, space allocations, spatial and activity relationships from various perspectives, color schemes, and other significant details of the proposed design, are included with the Concept Statement. The proposal may also include additional sketches, perspective drawings, full-color renderings, depending on the size of the project.
Estimated project costs, including labor, materials etc. Project prices can only be anticipated at this point because exact costs won't be known until after contractors, suppliers, and installers get bids on the final working drawings.
Timelines with intended completion and events shown in chronological order can also be part of this stage. In addition to all drawing notes required for the construction and installation of the design, these may include perspective drawings, site plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans (showing lighting and ceiling fixtures). The execution or implementation phase follows the final design's approval and denotes the design's fulfillment. Contractor bids are requested, and the project manager creates a comprehensive schedule of work that may take the shape of a Gantt chart.In the design process, the Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is a significant last stage. After the project is finished, the designer and project manager conduct follow-up work to evaluate the effectiveness of the design solution.
