Professional Practice Quiz

Professional Practices defined and how/why it applies to interior design:

Answer explanation

An understanding of the subjects and processes necessary for the competent and profitable completion of services rendered by an interior designer to a client

Process used by interior designers to organize and manage projects (projects phases and at least three tasks associated with each);

Answer explanation

/Programming Phase:- Document project requirements- Prepare project budget/schedule- Provide written program of requirementsSchematic

/Design Phase:- Prepare design concept studies- Submit preliminary cost estimates- Prepare preliminary functional diagrams

/Design Development Phase:- Prepare documents to fix/describe the final project- Recommend all colors/materials/finishes as necessary- Advise on cost-of-work adjustments

/ Contract Documents Phase:- Prepare final working drawings/specs- Obtain necessary approvals/permits- Qualify vendors/suppliers/contractors

/ContractAdministration Phase:- Assist with final bids- Job-site management- Supervise installation

Various disciplines from which interior designer professional practices derive

• Business organisation and Finance

• Principles of Management

• Marketing and Promotional Activities

• Defining Client Relationships and working with vendors, contractors and service provides

Reason of study professional practice?

• The knowledge and application of good professional practice

• You are the link between other professionals and the client

• Sensitive in handling good business deals

• Sensitive towards organisational and management business

Characteristics of professionals and entrepreneurs (how are they alike):

Answer explanation

Professionals

- Education and training in these skills

- The competence of professionals assured by examination

- A code of conduct to ensure professional integrity

- Performance of a service that is for the public good

- A professional association that organizes its members

Entrepreneurs

-Willingness to take business

-related risks

- Working solo

- Working as a shareholder

- Working as an employee

Who are the professional organizations related to interior design in Malaysia?

Answer explanation

MIID - Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers

Ways professional practice decisions may be monitored and controlled:

Answer explanation

SWOT analysis:

- stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

- This type of business analysis can be used to evaluate opportunities for new business or a new project.

What role has the MIID played in the interior design profession?

Answer explanation

Providing an advisory role between the Malaysian inteior design profession and statutory/ professional bodies