Presentation should include
- a report summarizing the design concept/intent and the scope of the project and describing how the design will fulfill the client’s needs, goals, and preferences
- floor plans, wall elevations, and/or presentation drawings
- shop drawings
- flooring samples
- paint and wall-covering samples
- ceiling-treatment samples
- textile samples
- furniture representations
- accessory representations
- use of interior design terminology, such as
- punch lists
- spec books
- bubble diagrams
- rendering
- memo sample
- cut for approval (CFA)
- change orders
- shop drawings.
Presentation should also include
- oral explanations of the items, including how they meet the client’s stated preferences and needs
- responses to and documentation of the client’s comments and questions
- demonstration of an openness to critique that the client may express during the presentation.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What factors should be considered when selecting studio tools?
- What should be the standards when selecting design ideas for a visual presentation? For an oral or written report?
- Whose interests are served when choosing appropriate presentation media? What criteria should be considered in selecting appropriate media?
Communication
- What communication skills are essential to present an effective oral report? To write an effective written report? To design an effective visual presentation?
- What client questions may help clarify the ideas in a report?
- What are the consequences of poor communication skills when making a presentation?
Leadership
- How does one ensure the design goals are communicated through a report or presentation?
- Why is it important to select effective media when developing a visual presentation?
- How should interior design professionals handle personal feelings when delivering an oral report?
Management
- What resources assist with preparing oral and written reports and visual presentations? What resources might assist with selecting media for a visual presentation?
- How can the criteria developed for a visual presentation support the final design?