Pleasing in appearance without personal bias

A multi-faceted professional who uses creative and technical solutions applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment.

A digital copy of a collection of work samples of a person’s best work, often used when applying for a job to show a person’s abilities and accomplishments.

Takes place before the interior design process begins. Designer interviews the client and asks questions to understand client’s needs. If the designer’s skills match and the client agrees a contract is signed so the interior design process can begin.

A method that interior designers use for organizing their work, guiding their actions, and finalizing their decisions when working with team members and clients. Although the phases of the process are linear, it is not unusual for a designer to revisit them several times as a client changes his or her mind or a design is further refined.

Guiding principles of conduct and character that are established by and within professional organizations. A combination of best practices in business with moral principles to guide the interior design professional in simple, personal or complex business relationships.

Phase 1 of the interior design process. The designer clearly identifies the client’s design problem, current situation, and future needs. Involves fact-finding, client interviews, on-site analysis of the project and creation of the client program. By the end the designer should fully understand the needs of the project in detail and the client should verify accuracy before the designer proceeds to the next phase.

Phase 3 of the interior design process. The refinement of designs and decisions the designer and client made. Phase of critical analysis, problem solving, and creativity. Phase includes floor plan revisions, evaluation of systems details, refinement of material and furnishings, development of interior architectural detailing, refinement of budget, and client sign-offs.

Phase 2 of the interior design process. A brainstorming or “what-if” phase that is creative and innovative. The designer explores and generates multiple ideas and multiple-design solutions based on the client program. Designer uses schematics- quick drawings to help envision floor plants, spaces, and more. Includes concept development, preliminary space planning, drawings, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and budget projection. By the end of this phase the designer will have explored multiple design solutions and will provide the client with enough information to be able to select a proposed solution.

A document that outlines the client project-functions, specific need requirements in each space, issues, and current status. Becomes a checklist-type document that helps the designer understand the client’s situation and needs, and ensures inclusion of every requirement in the final design solution.

Phase 4 of the interior design process. Involves preparing formal documents for the construction and installation of design. These documents are the legally binding document. Continue with refinement of budget, development of working drawings, specification book, bidding with contractor, and client approvals.

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