Standards Covered in this Unit

1. Standards Covered in this Unit • FCS-FID-2: Students will discuss issues of professional practice. • a) Identify a network for professional design resources for interior design businesses. • b) Research specific trade and professional publications. • c) Determine and list required documents for a design project. • Explore the ethics of professional practice. • FCS-FID-3: Students will examine the designer-client relationship. • a) Describe personal qualities needed to work with clients effectively. • b) Identify characteristics necessary to communicate effectively both verbally and visually with a client. • c) Discuss the different presentation methods and when you might use each when working with a client. • d) Identify other participants that might be involved in a designer– client relationship, (ie architect, builder) and the importance of coordinating schedules, contracts, specifications and details to all parties for the desired end result.

2. Review: • American Society of Interior Designers • International Interior Design Association (IIDA) • Interior Design Educators Council, Inc.(IDEC) • National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) • Remember, this network offers the exam.

3. ○Dezignare.com • This site lists several design magazines • http://www.dezignare.com/magazines.html • ○Contract Magazine • www.contractmagazine.com • ○Teen Center Article • http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nielsen/contract_200906/index.php#/88 • ○Read article and answer: • Would you like a center like this here in our area? • What would you want it to look like? • What type of design aspects would you consider? • What activities would you offer?

4. Client interviews or questionnaires • A designer should take accurate notes during this time. • Estimating forms are then drawn up and used to show the client a ball park figure. • Time records are used to keep track of time spent working with a particular client.

5. Ethics are the rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. • A work ethic is a belief or guiding philosophy that motivates a person to do a good job. • Badmouthing other firms, over billing clients, taking supplies to use at home, and taking copies of software are all examples of unethical practices in interior design, as well as in any career. • Many professional organizations for interior designers offer a code of ethics and also a way to file a complaint. • http://www.asid.org/NR/rdonlyres/66CADE03-0D87-4B9A-806B-A2766BE863F2/0/2006CodeofEthicsLogo.pdf

6. Mary knows that her client is very interested in another interior designer’s design methods because she has seen their design boards at her client’s home. She needs to keep her client’s business, so she develops a design board that looks extremely similar to the ones her client likes. • James does not understand why he has lost several of his biggest clients to another firm. He will be attending an interior designer conference and plans on asking other firms if they have lost clients to the same firm. Hopefully, they can brainstorm on how to better improve their firms.

7. Ethical or Unethical, Cont. Heather’s email signature reads: “Heather Miller, Member of ASID” even though she has not renewed her membership in five years. Sean has been badmouthing the firm, LMH Designs, where he was recently fired. His new clients do not know that he used to work for this firm, but because of the comments, they do not want to consider LMH Designs as a back up firm.

8. Know your information well and if you are unsure, take every measure to find the answer Come prepared and on time to a meeting. If you are going to be late be sure to call. Meeting at the clients house is best, but be flexible to their needs Avoid “filler” words such as uh, huh, umm, like, etc.

9. Presentation Drawings • Exterior Perspective • Pictorial drawing of the outside of a home that shows the building in its complete form • Interior Perspective • A pictorial drawing of a room or other area of the inside of a house • Usually three walls, floor, ceiling and furnishings • Presentation Floor Plans • Can be basic room layout, traffic flow, furniture/appliance placement

10. Presentation Methods, Cont. • Presentation Elevations • A view perpendicular to a surface (only one side of a surface) • Presentation Plot Plans • A top drawing used to show the relationship between the site and the structure • Many include topographical features • Presentation Landscape Plan • Shows an entire landscape plan in one presentation • Placement of trees, shrubs, flowers, pools, walks, house, etc • Presentation Sections • Shows cutouts to help understand internal layout of the structure

11. Renderings: addition of shades, shadows, texture and color to a line drawing • Pencil • Most popular form using a soft lead pencil • Ink • Produces a sharper line and finer detail • Shading is accomplished by using dots and cross lines • Watercolor • Gives a realistic appearance • Colored Pencil • Shading is easily achieved • Felt Tip Marker • Colorful and dramatic • Appliqué • Supplies color, shading and texture to an image • Provides uniform look • Airbrush • Usually preferred by professional illustrators • Produces smooth gradation of tones and a realistic appearance

12. Presentation Methods, Cont. • Presentation Boards • Contain drawings, samples and any other materials necessary to show a finished product • Helps clients form a better picture • Models • Miniature, three dimensional representations of design that allow the client to view all sides • PowerPoint Presentations • Allows an all digital presentation

13. With a brand new home, it is likely that an interior designer will be working with an architect to produce a finished product With renovations, it is likely that an interior designer will be working with a contractor to produce a finished product There may be other participants involved, such as a landscape designer or a lighting consultant It is pertinent that the interior designer develop an personality that allows them to get along with others, as well as deal with setbacks in a professional manner When an interior designer does not coordinate schedules, contracts, etc. with each of the outside parties, then the finished product will fall behind and mistakes are to be expected

14. Working with Others, Cont. It is pertinent that the interior designer develop an personality that allows them to get along with others, as well as, deal with setbacks in a professional manner. When an interior designer does not coordinate schedules, contracts, etc. with each of the outside parties, then the finished product will fall behind and mistakes are to be expected.