Now it is time to begin your designing Visit several similar businesses to the one you will design What do you like? What attracts you to the space? What don’t you like? What would you do differently? Speak to stakeholders about what they would like in th

  1. Now it is time to begin your designing
    • Visit several similar businesses to the one you will design
      • What do you like? What attracts you to the space?
      • What don’t you like? What would you do differently?
    • Speak to stakeholders about what they would like in the space
      • Colors
      • Furniture
      • Style
      • Amenities
      • Special features
    • Visit design studios and suppliers to investigate fixtures, colors, materials, furniture
      • What will work for your space?
      • What will fit the area, purpose, needs?
      • How will the cost of materials fit your budget?
    • Interview an expert in the field (phone or in person)
      • What advice do they give about designing the space
      • What pitfalls do they warn about
    • Design a design board layout of the space (you will need a location in mind or project the exact size) Design must be to scale.
      • How to design a Design Board