Design Process and Phases of Interior Design

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on the design process and phases of interior design.

Design Process

A series of steps or phases employed to develop a design solution.

User-centered design

An approach that focuses on understanding the needs, desires, and limitations of end users.

Phases of Interior Design

The key phases include programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and contract administration.

Programming Phase

The phase where the needs of the end users are defined before creating the design.

Schematic Design Phase

The phase involving graphic representations and preliminary layouts depicting the functional relationships among users and activities.

Design Development Phase

The phase where detailed drawings and specifications are prepared, adjusting costs as necessary for client approval.

Contract Documents Phase

Preparing finalized drawings and specifications, as well as the contract document package for contractors.

Construction Administration Phase

Monitoring the progress of the project, supervising site meetings, and coordinating changes with contractors.

Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE)

The final step in the design process, assessing how a completed project performs in real use.

Concept Statement

A description of a design project’s vision, style, materials, colors, and purpose, guiding the design process.

Design Thinking

An approach that focuses on client/user-centered solutions, emphasizing testing, innovation, and viewing failure as a learning opportunity.

Schematic Phase Deliverables

Includes graphic representations such as layouts, sketches, perspectives, and written documents like concept statements.

Adjacency Matrix

A tool used in design to ensure that related spaces are placed in proximity to one another for efficiency.

Bubble Diagrams

Visual tools used to represent spaces, relationships, and circulation in the schematic design phase.

Technical Team

Members responsible for documentation and overseeing the construction aspect of the project.

Management Team

Members responsible for client relations and financial issues relating to the project.

Design Goals

Objectives set during programming to outline what the design should achieve.

Stakeholder

Any person or group that has an interest in or is affected by the design project.