A document that outlines the client project-functions, specific need requirements in each space, issues, and current status.
Aesthetics
Pleasing in appearance without personal bias.
Programming
The designer identifies the client’s design problem, current situation, and future needs.
Contract Documents
Involves preparing formal documents for the construction and installation of design.
Contract Administration
Phase 5 of the interior design process. The design comes to life. Designer schedules and monitors construction work and costs.
Apprentice
A person who works for another to learn trade.
Commercial Interior Design
Involves the planning and design of primarily public spaces. Includes places where you eat, work, play, recover health and heal from medical conditions, exercise, meditate, or enjoy life.
Job Shadowing
Spending time with a person at work and learning by watching as he or she performs the functions of the job.
Pre-Design
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.
Code of Ethics
Guiding principles of conduct and character that are establishes by and within professional organizations.