Interior Designer Project Objectives
The interior designer project objectives are designed to track and measure the interior designer’s ability to draw up, implement, and manage an interior design project from conceptualization to fruition. The higher this metric, the more capable the designer, and the more successful the project outcomes.
- Undertake the design project from concept to completion – This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to run with the design project from the conception phase to the completion phase. The higher this metric, the greater the chance that the interior design project will be a success.
- Determine the client’s project goals and requirements – This KPI tracks and measures the extent to which the interior designer is able to determine the client’s project goals and requirements. Without this skill, the project will not and cannot be successful: the higher this metric, the greater the chance of the project’s success.
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- Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans – Part of a successful interior design project is the extent to which the designer can interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans or sketches. This KPI tracks and measures the designer’s ability to conceptualize and sketch out the customer’s needs.
- Negotiate project fees – Negotiating the interior design project fees is a critical part of implementing a successful project. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to draw up a workable, realistic budget. The higher this metric, the greater the designer’s skill in drawing up and negotiating the project’s costs.
- Set project completion schedules – All interior design projects must include deliverables with reasonable completion schedules; otherwise, the risk that the project will not be completed on time. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to set manageable project completion schedules. The higher this metric, the greater the chance of a successful project.
- Research for the correct raw materials and products to use in the project – Research is a key part of a successful interior design project. The designer must search for the correct raw materials and products required by the client. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to conduct a complex research study to find what the client is looking for.
- Source the raw materials and products – A fundamental part of a successful interior design project is sourcing raw materials and products or viable alternatives. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to find a source for the elements that the client requires to complete the project.
- Place orders for the materials and products – Once the materials and products have been sourced, the next step is to order them. This KPI tracks and measures the extent to which the interior designer is able to order the correct materials and products the first time without having to return purchased items and reorder the right things.
- Work closely with designers, decorators, architects, and constructors – The interior designer must work closely with designers, decorators, architects, and constructors to ensure that the interior design project is completed on time and within budget. This KPI tracks and measures the extent to which the interior designer can work with all the different role players.
- Oversee the installation of the design elements – One of the interior designer’s roles is to oversee the installation of the design elements according to the plan that was approved by the client. This KPI tracks and measures the extent to which the interior designer oversees the installation of these design elements.
- Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices – The interior design industry is a fast-changing, ever-evolving field. Thus, interior designers must stay current with the latest updates and industry practices. This KPI tracks and measures the designer’s ability to research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices.
- Outline client design objectives – The foundation of all interior design projects is the ease and speed with which the interior designer is able to understand and outline client design objectives. This KPI tracks and measures the extent to which the interior designer is able to outline the client design objectives.
- Conceptualize and sketch design plans – The interior designer must be able to conceptualize and sketch design plans as part of the design process and project. This KPI tracks and measures the designer’s ability to visualize and turn the client’s ideas into design plans: the higher this metric, the more successful the designer and project.
- Draw up a timeline for the completion of an interior design project – It is essential to draw up a project plan that includes a timeline of each deliverable and its due date. Otherwise, there is very little chance that the project will complete on time and within budget. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to accurately draw this timeline up.
- Create ‘mood boards’ to sample your design vision – A critical aspect of the interior design process is the creation of a mood board to convey visual concepts and ideas. This KPI tracks and measures the interior designer’s ability to create mood boards that visually represent the design ideas to the client.
- Utilize computer applications in the design process – Computer applications have become a vital part of the interior design lifecycle. It is essential that the interior designer both understands the role these applications play in the design process and utilizes them appropriately. This KPI tracks and measures how the designer utilizes these applications to deliver a quality product.
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Interior Designer Job Responsibilities
- Adhere to deadlines and key deliverables.
- Choosing Loose Finishes and Coupling Sample Boards.
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- Completing Construction Drawings and Supporting Documents.
- Completing Shopfitting Sketches and Final Shop Drawings.
- Conceptualizing Interior Design Schemes, Mood Boards and compiling finishes boards including color and finishes selections within the allocated budget.
- Furniture Specification and Compiling Budgets.
- Furniture Specification Documents & Drawings.
- General office duties: e.g. Back-Up, Facebook, Twitter & Photos, etc.
- Measuring of sites and transposing measurements onto AutoCAD/Revit.
- Meeting Clients and Presenting.
- Meeting Suppliers and understanding product info.
- Site visits, completing snag list of defect items on sites.
- Sourcing and placing of objects art on site.
- Space Planning.
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Associate Interior Designer Responsibilities
- Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”.
- Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
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- Produce “sample” and “mood products”.
- Research and follow industry changes, evolutions and best practices.
- Set costs and project fees according to budget.
- Undertake design project from concept to completion.
- Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and constructors.
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Essential Duties for Interior Designers
- Consider how space will be used and how people will move through the space.
- Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costs.
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- Determine the client’s goals and requirements of the project.
- Place orders for materials and oversee installing the design elements.
- Prepare final plans, using computer applications.
- Search for and bid on new projects
- Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layouts.
- Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixtures.
- Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied.
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Interior design Key Performance Indicators or core competencies are designed to ensure that Interior Design organization fulfills its mandate, completes projects on time, interfaces with designers, architects, and construction companies, and remains a customer-centric organization driving growth and innovation through positive customer interactions.
Real-time KPI tracking and measurement ensures that short-term negative trends are reversed before they have disastrous consequences and potentially result in organizational chaos. Therefore, it is vital to track elements like the creative interpretation of client requirements, space planning and design, project management and completion, costing and budgeting, and the ordering of materials and overseeing installations.
