Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for design brief consultations.
- Preliminary data for small-scale building design project is gathered, and documentation and files are created according to workplace procedures.
- Preliminary data is reviewed to identify broad project parameters.
- Parameters are considered and information is gathered to assist communications in design brief consultations with client.
- Individuals to be involved in deciding and approving the project design brief are clarified with client, and consultations are scheduled.
- Strategies to establish and maintain client trust and respect are developed.
- Files and organisational marketing material for consultations are prepared.
- Consult clients to develop draft design brief.
- Basic understanding of building design project objectives and ability of own organisation to fulfil design role are demonstrated to client.
- Details about vision, preferences and budget for building design project are elicited from client, and notes are taken to inform next stage of consultation.
- Questioning techniques and sketching skills are used to expand notes and clarify details of client’s design requirements.
- Budgetary constraints are explored with client and innovative design ideas are proposed.
- Details of draft design brief are reviewed with client and level of service and associated fees are discussed.
- Approval to proceed with finalisation of design brief is obtained from client, or deferral or termination of services is confirmed.
- Finalise design brief.
- Design consultation notes are reviewed and requirements challenged in relation to design constraints specific to location of project.
- Design brief is formally documented according to workplace procedures.
- Details of design brief are presented to and negotiated with client, and modifications are accurately documented.
- Approval of final design brief is obtained from client.
- Fee structure and terms and conditions of service are established and agreed according to workplace procedures.