Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify requirements of kitchen designs brief
- Research options for kitchen materials, components and finishes
- Evaluate functional and aesthetic characteristics
- Use elements and principles of design to examine the appropriateness of materials, components and finishes for client requirements
- Assess aesthetic qualities with regard to desired effect
- Assess application methods and available expertise for the desired effect
- Assess and compare costs and quality of materials, components and finishes
- Examine sustainability considerations for materials, components and finishes
- Research hazards associated with the use and application of materials, components and finishes
- Refine ideas and select preferred solution
- Make recommendations
- Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project
- Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client
- Seek client feedback on the proposed solution
- Base adjustments to the final design solution on feedback
- Accurately document specifications of selection and prepare for integration into design drawings and plans