Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine project requirements

1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client

1.2 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions

1.3 Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols

2. Research furniture and accessories options

2.1 Source and assess style options that match the brief

2.2 Analyse and review intended use against functional features of different products

2.3 Consider and investigate new technologies for manufacturing and maintaining furniture and accessories

2.4 Consider and investigate relevant anthropometrics, ergonomics and spatial relationships

2.5 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their suitability and sustainability

2.6 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief

3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution

3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing

3.2 Choose a preferred solution based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief

3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution

4. Make recommendations to client

4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project

4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client

4.3 Provide cost estimates associated with purchasing and obtaining the furniture and accessories to the client

4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution

4.5 Base adjustments made to the final design solution on feedback