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Phases of Design There are different phases of the design process, including programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, construction administration, and post-occupancy evaluation. In the programming phase of design, the interior designer interviews the client and learns what is needed for the job. They research and perform an assessment on the project. They determine things like the occupancy type and applicable codes. During the Schematic design phase, the designer presents several possible design solutions until one is accepted. The design team determines things like the required number of exits and paths of egress. During the design development phase, the designer begins selecting all the materials and finishes to be used. The designer will also determine partition types as well as door and window selections, depending on the building codes. During the contract documents phase, the final set of construction documents is created. These contain ...
