Vocab
3D model:
A scaled representation of a building or interior with length, width, and depth. Can be physical or digital.
oral presentation.
Renee made a list of points to cover with her clients and practiced going over them with a colleague. These are important steps in preparing for a/an:
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?
design development
Phase 4 of the design process. This includes preparing the formal documents and the binding contract. This also is the stage that contractors would bid and be chosen for the job.
Contract Documents
~ Usually the first background treatment planned in a room
Floors
Active listening
The act of fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively “hearing” the message of the speaker.
Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:
model.
Tricia liked the interior designer's portfolio and decided to hire him for her project. This happens during:
pre-design.
Phase 2 of the design process. This includes brainstorming and creating quick sketches or drawings that help the client envision the space. By the end of this phase, the client should be able to decide which one they would like to proceed with.
Schematic Design
Carpet
Wall-to-wall: covers an entire floor. Makes room appear larger, can hide a poor quality floor.
Verbal communication
The sharing of information between individuals by using speech.
A scaled representation of a building or interior with length, width, and depth. Can be physical or digital.
proposal
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?
contract administration
How many procesess are their in pre-design
7
Vary in size, but do not cover the entire floor. Used to define specific areas of a room, can be a focal point, can moved to different parts of the home with ease. Some may be machine washed.
Area rugs
Non-verbal communication
Behavior and elements of speech aside from the words themselves that transmit meaning. Non-verbal communication includes pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice, gestures and facial expressions, body posture, stance, and proximity to the listener, eye movements and contact, and dress and appearance.
"The basis of the design brings the culture of the area into the space to ensure comfort in the family room" is an example of a:
concept statement.
design development
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 method used by interior designers to organize their work, guide their actions, and finalize decisions and designs with the client.
Interior Design Process
Resists stains, grease and bleach
~ Durable and easy to clean
~ Vast assortment of colors and patterns
~ Most have no-wax finish
Vinyl
Concept statement
A written vision of where to focus a design solution for a client. Appeals to the clients point of reference and gives the designer boundaries. Lays the groundwork for the visual components of the design.
During the programming stage of design, a designer will want to use which type(s) of communication to get information from the client during a face-to-face meeting?
verbal communication combined with active listening
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?
logistics
Phase 6 of the design process. This is when the designer sets the move in date and schedules furniture to be delivered. The designer will assess the clients satisfaction.
Move-In and Post-Occupancy
Made from fiberboard that is covered with a photo reproduction of wood, stone, etc.
~ Top layer of plastic provides protection from wear and tear.
~ Durable, comfortable, resists dents and scratches
Very inexpensive compared to real wood or stone
Laminate- Manufactured