Lecture 2

COMPREHENSIVE INTERIOR DESIGN

TASK
1. Design process
2. Legal Aspects of Interior Design
3. Stages and Scope of Interior Design Work

INTERIOR DESIGN
Design process
 Phase 1 assimilation
the accumulation and ordering of general information specifically
related to the problem in hand
 Phase 2 general study

the investigation of the nature of the problem. the investigation of

possible solution or means of solution.
 Phase 3 development

the development and refinement of one or more of the tentative

solutions isolated during phase 2
 Phase 4 communication

the communication of one or more solutions to people inside or

outside the design team
Graphical representation of design process

Graphical representation of design process

Legal Aspects of Interior Design
 Scope of work
– space planning/ development & volumetric study
– design of fixed items of work, loose furniture & interior related civil
works
– illumination design
– sound and acoustic design
– graphic design and signage
– indoor plantscape
– selection of materials, equipment and other interior related elements
– integration of all Engineering services
– periodic inspection and evaluation of works at site
STAGE 1 CONCEPT DESIGN
Furnish a site evaluation and analysis report Prepare conceptual designs Prepare
rough estimate of cost per area
STAGE 2 PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Modify the conceptual designs Prepare the preliminary drawings, interior views and
schedule of finishes and cost per area for the Client's approvals
STAGE 3 DRAWINGS FOR CLIENT'S /STATUTORY APPROVAL
Prepare drawings necessary for Client's/ statutory approvals
STAGE 4 WORKING DRAWINGS AND TENDER DOCUMENTS
Prepare working drawings, specifications and schedule of quantities sufficient to
prepare estimate of cost and tender documents
STAGE 5 APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTORS
Invite, receive and analyze tenders, advice Client on appointment of contractors
STAGE 6 CONSTRUCTION
Prepare and issue working drawings and details
Approve samples of various elements and components.
Check and approve shop drawings submitted by the contractor/ vendors.
Visit the site of work and fabrication workshop Site meetings
STAGE 7 COMPLETION
Prepare and submit completion reports and drawings
assist the Client in obtaining "Completion/ Occupancy
Certificate“ Issue two sets of as built drawings including services and structures
PROFESSIONAL FEE
The ID shall be paid professional fee and other charges in accordance with the scale of
charges.
Any tax levied by law, such as Service tax, etc. contingent to
professional services rendered shall be payable by the Client, over and above the gross fees
charged by the ID in relation to the services provided.
 DOCUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CHARGES
Apart from the professional fee, the Client shall pay documentation and
communication charges, @ 10% of the professional fee payable at all stages.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
In addition to the amounts reimbursable against site visits the Client will reimburse the
following expenses incurred by him for discharge of his obligations:
Actual cost of travel (to & fro), boarding & lodging and local transport for any visit
made by his staff to the site or such other place as may be necessary in connection
with the execution of work and in connection with the performance of duties
referred to in this agreement.
Cost of presentation models, computer simulation, presentation drawings, etc.,
prepared at the instance of the Client for purposes other than the Design and
execution of the project.
Developing and Presenting a
Design Plan
Good Design Requires Planning
 A good design plan is the starting point of designing the
interior.
Steps in the Design Process
• Step 1: Identify the project
• Step 2: Assess the client characteristics
• Step 3: Analyze the environment
• Step 4: Develop a preliminary budget
• Step 5: Compile a design resource file
• Step 6: Plan use of space
• Step 7: Choose a style and color scheme
• Step 8: Select backgrounds, furniture, lighting, and accessories
• Step 9: Present the design
• Step 10: Implement the design.
Step 1: Identify the Project
• What is the change that needs to be made?
• How much are you willing to spend?
• How much time do you have to
complete it?
• What is the goal of the project?
Step 2: Assess Client Characteristics
• Match possibilities for room design with the habits, likes,
needs and wants of the people who will use it.
• Complete a family inventory
– Lifestyles
– Activities, entertaining
preferences, hobbies and study and work
– Preferred Atmosphere
– Future Considerations (what are your
future plans?)
• Nonresidential inventories (universal design)
Step 3: Analyze the Environment
• The Environment Inventory
– Number of rooms
– Activity Zones
– Storage Areas
– Furniture and Accessories
– Condition of Backgrounds
– Electrical and Lighting
– Safety
– Traffic Flow
• Consider Furniture Needs
• Establish Priorities
– Budget restrictions
• Measure Space & Furniture
– Creating scale drawings
– ¼ in. =1 ft.
Step 4: Develop a Preliminary Budget
• Write down everything that needs to be purchased
• Create price estimates based on the size of the room
Step 5: Compile a Design Resource File
• Take before photos of the
area to be redesigned.
• Find sources of ideas:
– magazines
– Furniture and accessory
catalogs
– Websites
– Sunday newspapers
– How to books
• Organize by separating
into categories:
– Furnishings
– Window treatments
– Floor coverings
– General for pictures
– Product brochures
– Wallpaper samples
– Paint samples
– Fabric samples
Step 6: Plan Use of Space
• A functional room arrangement is one in which the space
meets the needs of its occupants.
• Arranging space:
– Review the purposes the room serves
– Consider the features of the room itself
– On your plan, outline the path people would use to walk
through the room.
• A thoughtfully arranged room is functional
and pleasing to look at.
• Keep these factors in mind when designing:
– Don’t overcrowd a room
– Attempt to balance the room
– Create a focal point by highlighting an
interesting feature.
– Use your imagination
Room by Room
• Living Rooms and Family rooms
– Seating
– Provide convenient surface for reading materials and
refreshments.
– Might include entertainment
• Dining Areas
– Allow room for chairs to move and
people if there is a dining room
Drawing Plans
• Floor plans give a view from above
• Elevations show a side view
• Interior elevations show one wall as seen from the center
of the room
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• CAD programs create views that seem as realistic as a
photograph
• They easily to be changed and allows designers to be
more creative
Step 7: Choose a Style &Color Scheme

• Style-refers to the overall characteristics of design.

– It might reflect a specific period of time, a region, or a
designer.
– It might also evoke a feeling such as formal, informal, or
cozy.
Types of Style
• Colonial-very simplistic style.
• Queen Anne-very formal style; often large with high
ceilings. Use very luxurious fabrics.
• Victoria-flamboyant and elaborate style; generally have
carved wooden panels.
• Modern-simple and unify technology with art; the focus is
on horizontal line and monochromatic color schemes
Step 8: Select Backgrounds, Furniture,
Lighting and Accessories
• Backgrounds-floors, walls, ceilings and windows.
– Deciding which materials, colors, patterns and textures to
use is part of the design process.
– The goal is to make sure that backgrounds harmonize
with the style.
Step 9: Present the Design
• Floor Plans
• Elevations
• Pictorial designs (which are pictures
as if you were actually looking at the room)
– One point perspective is looking
at one wall
– Two point perspective is looking
at where two walls meet
Types of Visual Representations
• Sample Boards
– Contains mounted samples of proposed wall coverings,
floor coverings, fabrics, and window treatments.
– Separate boards for each room
• Computer presentations
• Models: usually 3-D
A Professional Presentation
• Once all designs are complete the presentation must be
made.
• Oral presentations consist of:
– Introduction
– Discussion of the design
– Summary
• Finally presentation of the budget
Step 10: Implement the Design
• Developing a time line
• Making purchases
• Scheduling installations
• Make sure to maintain frequent
communication with the clients!