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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse the project brief
   • Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client
   • Select work resources based on the needs of the project
   • Establish communication with other people involved in the project
2. Conduct research for the design
   • Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions through site analysis and measurement
   • Identify and assess information for relevance to the project brief
   • Determine functional and planning issues specific to the site and client requirements
   • Clearly document research outcomes
   • Develop a project plan that identifies key steps and responsibilities
3. Generate decoration concepts
   • Use creative methodologies to generate decoration concepts and themes
   • Assess concepts against the project brief to select most viable solution
   • Present concept to client using support documentation suited to the scope of the project
   • Discuss ideas with client and modify concept according to feedback
4. Design the space
   • Generate decoration ideas from the concept
   • Explore and assess surface materials, finishes and colours for their ability to express the concept
   • Explore and assess furniture, fixtures, fittings and accessories for their ability to express the concept
   • Explore and assess the allocation and arrangement of objects within the space
   • Develop sketches that clearly document the space
   • Seek client feedback, agree to and record amendments, and revise and refine ideas
5. Revise and refine solution
   • Revise and refine planning through a process of reflection and testing
   • Select finishes, fittings, fixtures, furniture, materials and accessories appropriate to the concept and brief parameters
   • Select colour scheme that complements the space and creates the required visual experience
   • Examine environmental aspects of decoration solution, identify areas for improved sustainability and incorporate in line with brief and client requirements
6. Present decoration solution
   • Prepare final presentation for the client choosing presentation method, techniques and media suited to the decoration solution
   • Clearly explain key features and benefits of the solution
   • Engage client to gain feedback on decoration solution
   • Analyse client feedback and response to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
   • Evaluate work through feedback and own reflection, and identify potential improvements for use in future projects