Design Process

1

PROGRAMMING: Where we learn about your organization, needs, and desires.

• Initial home or showroom consultation to determine scope of work, user needs, budget, and timeline.
• Program checklists for each space.
• Site visit to measure and record existing conditions.
• Review inspiration and concept photos.
• Explanation of TDM design process, design retainer, and fees.
• Preliminary cost estimate based off rough lineal footage.

2

DESIGN CONCEPT: Where we generate ideas and brainstorm solutions.

• Design retainer and fee due.
• Preliminary design intention and direction.
• Preliminary space plans and finish selections.
• Create quick sketches or computer-generated drawings to communicate design intent.
• Present preliminary design, solicit feedback, and gain approval.

3

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: Where we develop and finalize design.

•  Develop working drawings.
• Finalize selections and materials.
• Present estimates and timelines base off working drawings.
•  Present final design, solicit feedback, gain approval, and collect 50% deposit. 
• Coordinate working drawings with appropriate trades.

4

PURCHASE: Where we start to bring your design to life.

• Prepare purchase orders.
• Track orders.
• Coordinate/deliver materials to site and collect progress payment of 75%.

5

ADMINISTER: Where we ensure that all goes according to plan.

• Progress site visit to ensure design intent is actualized.
• Coordinate and create installation schedule.

6

INSTALL: Where your design comes to life.

• On site supervision of installation.
• Create punch list of items that need to be addressed.
• Collect final payment for remainder of project.