Identification may include the
- examples of interior design contracts (designer-client contracts, employment contracts)
- common methods of charging (e.g., flat fee, time and materials, percentage of the cost of the entire project, product resale, finder’s fee).
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the common ways interior design professionals charge for services?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method?
Communication
- How can interior design professionals clearly communicate fees to clients?
Leadership
- How can interior design professionals ensure that the billing method is adequately determined?
- What are the best ways to appraise the cost for services rendered?
Management
- What resources can be used to identify and evaluate methods of effective pricing?