interior design chapter one solving the problem after the research and data have been collected and...

Interior Design Chapter One

SOLVING THE PROBLEMAfter 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


Design Development

DESIGN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENTConcept 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.


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 DrawingsMaterials 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.


Design Development

WORKING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONSWorking 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


Design DevelopmentEXECUTION

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 installCheck-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.


Design DevelopmentNONRESIDENTIAL 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.

Interior Design Chapter One The Interior Design Profession

THE DESIGN PROFESSION PAST AND PRESENTTwo 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


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


FORMAL DESIGN EDUCATIONInstitutions 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 EXAMINATIONThe 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.


Interior Design ResourcesTRADE 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 INTERNETDesigners use computers and the Internet for:

CAD-Computer Aided DesignProject ManagementData ManagementManaging Accounts

Preparing SpecificationsMonitoring deliveries

Networking with other designers and clientsProduct searches

Email


PROFESSIONALS IN RELATED FIELDSGeneral Contractors and Builders

Architects, Subcontractors, Cabinetmakers, Retailers and WholesalersFabricators and Craftspeople and Installers of Materials

CAREERS IN INTERIOR DESIGNResidential Interior DesignCommercial Interior Design

Specialized Design (More often seen in nonresidential design)Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Hospitals, Jails, Schools

Teaching Interior DesignUniversity 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


FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONSMost 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

mistakesMonitor 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.


The Future of Interior DesignThe 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.