This involves measuring the site and marking all existing elements such as:
Use clear and concise language to communicate with your clients. This will help both of you better articulate each other’s goals for the site and build trust.
Following, Get site requirements from the client Before starting the design, a questionnaire can be done to completely understand the client and his vision towards the space fully. Let them tell you how they’re expecting the space and what their style, budget, and time goals are.
Along with this finalize the working terms and conditions as in each other’s scope of work so that the client will know what to expect from you and you know what to expect from the client. a great way to begin by explaining your role in the design process. Discuss fee structure and at what stage it will be processed. Always know that clear communication and acknowledging the client’s perspective are the keys to building a great site.
Create an appropriate design solution with a layout and concept plan highlighting the main strengths of the layout and the client’s idea therein.
Once the concept is finalized prepare detailed drawings including working layout plans, electrical, plumbing, ceiling and lighting details, furniture details, and floor details, and add structural elements if any. Add floor sections and elevations for more details. Once all the detailing is done cross confirm everything with the client again to have a hassle-free execution further. If required prepare a BBQ depending on the client’s budget.
Staging is important to know which work will be done and when. This makes the execution process easier and the client will also know when to engage the specific team. Make a chart stating each task, their timing and relationship, materials required, contractors required, and the time taken to complete the task. here is the general staging I follow in my projects:-
To set expectations for the site visit, develop a schedule that identifies day-of activities. Doing so will make the visit more focused and productive both for the site visit team and the implementing partner, and will help ensure the right information is captured or exchanged.
Before starting any work make sure to establish good communication with the working contractors, give them detailed drawings in advance, and discuss the work execution challenges to create a targeted design at the end.