Initially I produce a project brief. This is a comprehensive analysis of any project's components. Focusing on a clear timeline, identifying expectations, specific requirements of the elements, and any particularities about the installation that need to be taken into account. This is a very useful document to make sure there is an agreed upon scope of what we are trying to achieve.

Next I produce a concept. This can be a mood board of examples, a rough sketch, words or phrases that describe the elements, specific colours, materials, or anything that helps identify the look and feel that we are trying to achieve. We review this together to make sure we are aligned on a direction.

Next I produce a prelim design. This is a rough computer model or render, with a presentation deck that explains the scale and the composition. The goal here is to clarify the project’s elements and their finish. We review this together to make sure that every element is accounted for. We will then send this to suppliers to get a sense of pricing and feasibility. We’ll take their reactions into consideration here, before moving to a final design.

Next I produce a final design. This will be a design package with clear scale drawings of each element, their dimensions and finish. Any patterns, and materials will be included, with a plan for samples produced with suppliers and fabricators. The goal is to thoroughly represent the project so that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of what they are approving.

Here the project moves out of my hands into the construction or production manager's hands. I am happy to be as involved or as hands off as my client likes, but typically producers like to have me in the loop to answer any question, provide context, additional drawing, and give approvals on construction and installation.