Presentation should include
- a report summarizing 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
- flooring samples
- paint and wall covering samples
- ceiling treatment samples
- textile samples
- furniture representations
- accessory representations
- use of interior design terminology for communication, 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 critiques 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 assist when delivering an oral report, a written report, or a visual presentation?
- What should a professional ask a client to help clarify the presentation?
- What are the consequences of poor communication skills when developing an oral report? When developing a written report? When developing a visual presentation?
Leadership
- What leadership skills assist in the presentation of an oral report?
- How does one ensure that design goals are communicated through a report or presentation?
- How should an interior design professional handle personal opinions through a visual presentation?
Management
- What resources assist when preparing oral and written reports and visual presentations? What resources might help when selecting appropriate media for a visual presentation?
- How can the criteria developed for a visual presentation influence final project design?