Creation of a color scheme should incorporate the principles of color theory and should include
- documenting the color scheme (e.g., through a sample board or presentation)
- explaining color choices and the ways the color scheme satisfies the scope of the project.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of applying a standard color scheme to a design plan?
- What factors influence the selection of a color scheme for a project?
Communication
- How do professionals apply information about color to be used in an interior design project?
- How do professionals communicate to a client the features, advantages, and disadvantages of the colors to be used in an interior design project?
Leadership
- How do professionals implement a color scheme that satisfies a client’s wishes and holds up well over time?
- How do professionals evaluate how well color guidelines have been used to make decisions about a color scheme?
Management
- What training and resources assist when using the principles of color theory in a design project?
- How can a professional manage a client’s wishes about color in relation to the principles of color theory and their proper application in interior design?