Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse the brief to determine hair design requirements.
- Analyse the specifications of the brief.
- Establish and clarify the user or clients for the proposed product or service to inform hair design concepts.
- Identify and clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief, including the legal and ethical constraints.
- Proactively seek, review and act upon information needed to inform constructive communication with client.
- Build trust and respect between self and client through effective communication.
- Present concepts and negotiate final brief.
- Identify and source information and references relevant to the development of the hair design concept.
- Develop concepts that take account of overall objectives and parameters.
- Critically analyse concept and challenge ideas to ensure responsiveness to client needs.
- Present concept proposals in an appropriate format and seek feedback from client.
- Use effective communication techniques to generate discussion, debate and critical analysis.
- Re evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and input from client.
- Agree on final nature of design with client and accurately document details.
- Negotiate terms and conditions.
- Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of producing final designs according to relevant organisational and professional standards.
- Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project.
- Confirm agreements in writing, according to organisational requirements.
- Identify the need for and seek specialist advice to develop formal contracts, as required.