Choosing the right Designer by Andrew Holder
1. Interior Designers design interior fit outs. Architects design buildings. Don’t confuse the two. Often an Architect can interior design but an Interior Designer cannot be an Architect without the relevant qualifications. If you pick the wrong firm it could be a disaster.
2. Interior designers should be made responsible for taking an occupancy brief from you, planning the space, choosing the fixtures and finishes and branding the space with colour and graphics. Make sure they understand your brand or the finished result will be disappointing and your business will project the wrong image.
3. Interiors designers should not be made responsible for designing your air conditioning, lighting, power/data, fire systems and plumbing infrastructure. These tasks are generally undertaken by a Building Services Designer who usually work in tandem with the Interior Designer. These design elements are essential to get right otherwise you may end up working in a sauna!
4. Interior designers should prepare your layout plans in conjunction with Australian Standards. This means that the plans should comply with all fire safety rules. If they don’t your company and its staff may be at risk.
5. Make your interior designer aware of your budget early in the process. Be careful though, Interior Designers are creative people who will make the look and feel of your fit out as their priority, not the project budgets or time line. These important aspects should be managed by your Construction Manager.
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