The Design Process, Design Thinking, and Communication

At which step in the design process does the designer start the bidding process with contractors and prepare formal working drawings?

• contract documents

• design development

• move-in and post-occupancy evaluation

• contract administration

At which step in the design process does the designer meet with the client to go over the design, refine the budget, and receive client approval for plans?

• pre-design

• programming

• design development

In which step in the design process are the parameters of the project identified and the client interviewed?

• pre-design

• programming

• design development

At which step in the design process is the design plan implemented and construction begins?

• contract administration

• move-in and post-occupancy

• design development

• contract documentation

Jodie, the designer, revised the drawings and is waiting for the client's approval of solutions. Which phase of the design process is she in?

• contract document

• schematic design

• design development

• programming

A client program is developed during which stage of the design process?

• contract documents

• programming

• schematic design

• design development

Mark created quick sketches from the information the client has given him, to help envision the project. What part of the design process is he in?

• schematic design

• design development

• programming

• contract documents

A designer is monitoring work to be completed by an electrician, a plumber, and a cabinet installer for the Shulers' kitchen. Which stage of the design process would this be considered?

• programming

• design development

• contract administration

• schematic design

During which phase of the design process does a designer narrow design concepts from the schematic phase for the client's review and approval?

• pre-design

• programming

• design development

• contract documents

Joanna reviews the final plan with her clients for their approval. Which phase of the design process is this?

• design development

• pre-design

• schematic design

• contract documents