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4.00 IDV
Interior Design Vocabulary 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Active listening | The act of fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively “hearing” the message of the speaker. |
| Presentation board | Used by interior designers, but also by architects, graphic designers and concept artists in order to present their ideas, drawings and designs to clients, co-workers or their boss. |
| 3D model | A scaled representation of a building or interior with length, width, and depth. Can be physical or digital. |
| Non-verbal communication | Ways meaning is shared without words, such as tone of voice, facial expressions, gestures, body language, eye contact, and appearance. |
| Verbal communication | The sharing of information between individuals by using speech. |
| Written communication | Involves any type of message that makes use of the written word. Examples: e-mail, letters, proposals, brochures. |
| Interior design process | An organized method designers use to plan, develop, and finalize designs with clients, often revisiting steps as ideas change. |
| 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. |
| Programming | The designer identifies the client's needs, problems, and goals through research, interviews, and site analysis. |
| Client program | Document outlines client project-functions, specific need in each space, issues, and current status. Becomes checklist-type document that helps the designer understand the client’s situation and needs, ensures inclusion of requirement in final design . |
| Schematic design | A creative brainstorming phase where designers explore multiple design ideas using rough sketches, space plans, and budget estimates. |
| Design development | The designer refines chosen ideas by adjusting plans, materials, furnishings, and details. |
| Contract documents | Phase 4 of IDP. Involves preparing formal docs for construction/installation of design. Docs are the legally binding document. Continue refinement of budget, development of working drawings, specification book, bidding contractor, client approvals. |
| Contract administration | Phase 5 of the interior design process. The design comes to life. Designer schedules and monitors construction work and costs. |
| Move-in and post occupancy | Phase 6 of the interior design process. Designers sets a move-in date and schedules furniture and equipment delivery. Designer needs to assess the client’s satisfaction. |