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Start big go small…
If you constantly think plan plan plan then you need to get out of that mindset. Starting big is fine. 1:200/1:50 is the norm but if you don’t get down to 1:2 then you are missing the real beauty and human scale of design. No one ever sees the plan…
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If your going to design a bar…
If your going to design a bar: 1. Show me the standard setting out 2. Show me a repeated bar station ideally 3. Show me plan section showing modular construction below countertop 4. Show me sinks, dishwasher (if front of house), glass storage, fridges, etc 5. Back bar coordinates with…
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Scope creep…?
So what is scope creep? It’s an industry term where by a project outline was given by a client, normally a “brief” outline of the proposed works. This is then costed, programmed, broken down in to stages/phases etc and the contract signed and the project starts. Then as it develops,…
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Talk about coordination to get noticed …
Want to stand out in an interview or make an impression on a potential employer? Talk about coordination. As an interior design / interior architect, you can never think of your work, be it a wall, a piece of joinery or a door as being a stand alone piece. You…
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How to describe yourself as a junior designer…
This is always tricky as it’s easy to get bogged down in the task and skills rather than the approach …”Well I’m a cad operator who likes FF&E but also really enjoys sketching and space planning… “ Want to make an impact very quickly? “I’m proactive, productive,a problem solver and…
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Get your “SHIT” together to sell yourself…
Some of you are finishing off your FMP or putting it on display. Outside of your UNI presentation, make sure you have a 3-5 minute pitch that you can give to anyone who views your exhibition …. “get your SHIT together” STUFF that isn’t pretty but is the foundation of…
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What can I do to stand out…?
Here s the thing, it’s easy to be an interior designer / architect and talk about a visual or a finish or a concept. Think about talking about your space about differently: 1. Wear the Structural engineer hat and give me their approach to the space. Does it need steel…
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Why is signage so important…? How do I demonstrate I understand what is required…?
So younhav done your plan pack….. Have you included a signage, blinds, film/manifestion plan? Something so simple yet is often overlooked. 1. Take a GA 2. Grey out of seemed necessary 3. Organise and produce a key/legend. This can be colour coded to differentiate between window film, solar film, privacy…
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Tell me what you aren’t showing…? The journey to the solution not just the pretty picture…
What you say about a project is just as important if not more so than what you produce. I want to hear about the journey, the challenges and the decision making with justification. Think of it like a maths question – the answer is the visual and the plan, your…
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Automatic or manual External doors…? Pivot, sliding or revolving?
It’s not uncommon on commercial or hospitality buildings to have automatic doors. If you are putting them into your design, consider the following to really show real world mindset: 1. Sliding or revolving or pivot? Each has pros and cons but justify your choice to work with your design. Circulation…
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