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The Design Process, Design Thinking, and Communication

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

contract documents

b)

design development

c)

move-in and post-occupancy evaluation

d)

contract administration

2.

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?

a)

pre-design

b)

programming

c)

design development

3.

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

a)

pre-design

b)

programming

c)

design development

4.

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

a)

contract administration

b)

move-in and post-occupancy

c)

design development

d)

contract documentation

5.

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?

a)

contract document

b)

schematic design

c)

design development

d)

programming

6.

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

a)

contract documents

b)

programming

c)

schematic design

d)

design development

7.

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?

a)

schematic design

b)

design development

c)

programming

d)

contract documents

8.

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?

a)

programming

b)

design development

c)

contract administration

d)

schematic design

9.

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

a)

pre-design

b)

programming

c)

design development

d)

contract documents

10.

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

a)

design development

b)

pre-design

c)

schematic design

d)

contract documents

11.

Tricia liked the interior designer's portfolio and decided to hire him for her project. This happens during:

a)

pre-design

b)

schematic design

c)

design development

d)

contract documents

12.

In the design process, what is the first phase, which involves interviewing the client and taking an inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment?

a)

move-in / post-occupancy

b)

programming

c)

contract administration

d)

design development

13.

The kitchen and bath designer had to coordinate the cabinetmaker, cabinet installer, countertop installer, and the tile installer to make sure the job was completed perfectly. Which term describes this?

a)

scope

b)

insight

c)

logistics

d)

feasibility

14.

Julie created a 3D model of the house to show her clients.  Which Design Thinking step is she in?

a)

prototype

b)

define

c)

ideate

d)

empathize

15.

Robbie created a new and distinctive product that can save consumers time and money. This would be considered:

a)

ideation

b)

innovation

c)

a proposal

d)

prototyping

16.

The furniture designer is in the process of interviewing her client. Which Design Thinking step is she in?

a)

define

b)

prototype

c)

empathize

d)

ideate

17.

The furniture designer is in the process of evaluating the needs and insights of the client. What is this?

a)

prototype

b)

define

c)

ideate

d)

empathize

18.

Hannah created a focused problem statement for a new furniture design.  Which Design Thinking step is this?

a)

define

b)

prototype

c)

empathize

d)

ideate

19.

Testing prototypes gives designers ideas on changes and improvements to make. These changes are called:

a)

artifacts

b)

feasibility

c)

iterations

d)

scope

20.

Why is a design concept statement important?

a)

to appeal to the client's point of reference and give the designer boundaries

b)

to give all the specifics about what will go into the design

c)

to allow the client to go shopping for their own accessoriesto tie the project together at the end

d)

to tie the project together at the endto tie the project together at the end

21.

Which presentation board is used during the planning stage to convey the feeling of a design?

a)

color board

b)

mood board

c)

floor plan

d)

gypsum board

22.

Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:

a)

mood board

b)

design board

c)

portfolio

d)

model

23.

A designer is reviewing design schematics with a client, and they are discussing ways to adapt the plan. Which communication skills are being used by the client?

a)

passive listening

b)

active listening

c)

written communication

d)

nonverbal communication

24.

Floor plans, color schemes, furniture pictures, and fabric and paint samples are included on which type of presentation board?

a)

mood board

b)

design schematic board

c)

color board

d)

gypsum board

25.

A design schematic is:

a)

a complete room design including a floor plan with furniture and decor laid out to scale

b)

an arrangement of images, materials, textures, and colors that evoke the style of a project

c)

a beginning chart of circles that show relationships of where items or rooms will be

d)

an arrangement of furniture and accessories, as well as background treatments one would recommend