PROFD5 - Consult on and present designs

 

Overview

This standard is about presenting design solutions to clients in a way that they can understand and discussing and agreeing any amendments to be made. It may occur many times and at various stages through the design process.  Clients may be individuals, organisations or departments either inside or outside the organisation for whom you are working.

 

Outcomes


Performance Criteria


You must be able to:   

1.         identify the key ideas in designs and appropriate ways to present them

2.         produce visuals that clearly demonstrate how designs meets the strength, aesthetics, cost and other relevant requirements of the brief

3.         research and prepare any supporting information needed to communicate design features and realisation options in a clear and accurate way

4.         prepare visuals and supporting information in appropriate formats for clients and within the limits of time and budget

5.         present design options by using suitable visuals and providing additional information where requested

6.         encourage clients and others involved to seek clarification and make comments and suggestions at appropriate stages

7.         maintain a positive attitude when confronted by changing requirements and discuss viable alternatives

8.         check clients understand the implications of any amendments

9.         keep accurate records of the results meetings and any agreed amendments or variations

 

Knowledge & Understanding


You need to know and understand:

1.         details of design briefs and design objectives

2.         how to prepare and present visual interpretations of designs by computer or by hand to a professional standard

3.         how drawings, diagrams, collages or collections of samples may be used to illustrate finish and materials

4.         procedures to prepare and present written material in support of a design

5.         how to communicate design proposals visually and in writing to customers

6.         how to use design and presentation media, techniques and technology

7.         how designs and design products will be used

8.         how final designs will be realised, produced, installed or replicated

9.         how to prepare and present written material in support of a design

10.       procedures to use presentation techniques to communicate design options visually, in writing and orally to customers

11.       how to take part in a design presentation

12.       how to present your arguments in support of a design options

13.       presentation context, roles and responsibilities

14.       benefits and disadvantages of available presentation formats

15.       recording techniques and why it is important to check that records are kept

16.       communication methods and how to use them effectively to reach agreement