WorksheetsThe Design Process, Design Thinking, and Communication
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
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
Tricia liked the interior designer's portfolio and decided to hire him for her project. This happens during:
pre-design
schematic design
design development
contract documents
In the design process, what is the first phase, which involves interviewing the client and taking an inventory of furniture, fixtures, and equipment?
move-in / post-occupancy
programming
contract administration
design development
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?
scope
insight
logistics
feasibility
Julie created a 3D model of the house to show her clients. Which Design Thinking step is she in?
prototype
define
ideate
empathize
Robbie created a new and distinctive product that can save consumers time and money. This would be considered:
ideation
innovation
a proposal
prototyping
The furniture designer is in the process of interviewing her client. Which Design Thinking step is she in?
define
prototype
empathize
ideate
The furniture designer is in the process of evaluating the needs and insights of the client. What is this?
prototype
define
ideate
empathize
Hannah created a focused problem statement for a new furniture design. Which Design Thinking step is this?
define
prototype
empathize
ideate
Testing prototypes gives designers ideas on changes and improvements to make. These changes are called:
artifacts
feasibility
iterations
scope
Why is a design concept statement important?
to appeal to the client's point of reference and give the designer boundaries
to give all the specifics about what will go into the design
to allow the client to go shopping for their own accessoriesto tie the project together at the end
to tie the project together at the endto tie the project together at the end
Which presentation board is used during the planning stage to convey the feeling of a design?
color board
mood board
floor plan
gypsum board
Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:
mood board
design board
portfolio
model
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?
passive listening
active listening
written communication
nonverbal communication
Floor plans, color schemes, furniture pictures, and fabric and paint samples are included on which type of presentation board?
mood board
design schematic board
color board
gypsum board
A design schematic is:
a complete room design including a floor plan with furniture and decor laid out to scale
an arrangement of images, materials, textures, and colors that evoke the style of a project
a beginning chart of circles that show relationships of where items or rooms will be
an arrangement of furniture and accessories, as well as background treatments one would recommend
