Understanding the Inteior Design Client Brief

by Krina Shah Writer

When you sign an agreement with the client, what happens next? You meet and discuss the client brief. This includes all important details about an interior design project: goals, budget, and timeline. It is the core idea on which you design a space. If you have doubts, make sure you clear them during the meeting. A slight misunderstanding can cost you an entire project. Here are the most important questions to ask when decoding a client brief.

What is the project vision?

The client’s vision becomes your goal. Every client has an idea of how they want to renovate their space. Understand their vision. This could be as small as redesigning a washroom. Certain clients are more specific. They provide details about what patterns and paint colours they want. Some build a space around a theme.

For example, the theme can be nature. You need to create a space that makes the washroom a place that is close to nature. Whatever the vision, ensure it is followed.

What are the resources in hand?

Check the resources you have in hand to execute the project. Today, clients are willing to spend lakhs of rupees to create a space they wish to create. Once the client has given you a budget to follow, start planning. Allocate funds for every activity like buying raw materials, furniture, and home décor. Keep an account of your spending. Many interior design courses include budgeting as a part of the curriculum.

Always set aside a budget for emergency purposes. While shifting, some items may break or go missing. You can utilise the saved funds during such times.

Who leads the project?

As an interior designer, you have numerous aspects to check. You cannot do them all by yourself; if you do, you run out of time. Some tasks require higher experience. For example, designing the kitchen needs more precision and spatial awareness. You can tie up with a partner specialising in kitchen design. Similarly, assign tasks to co-workers based on their skills. Brief them about the project well.

What is the timeline?

Mark your calendar based on the completion date. Be realistic when setting the timeline. Do not overpromise and underdeliver. You may be working on many projects alongside. However, for the client, it is the only dream house. Draw inspiration from communication design. Line up things that need to be done on priority.

Communicate and keep the client updated about the progress always. Have a buffer time when planning out a project. Keep backup options handy. 

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Created on Aug 23rd 2022 16:28. Viewed 191 times.

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