526 Interior Design Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. At the end of the Schematic Design phase, the designer presents the proposed design solution and preliminary budget to the client. Movement to Phase 4: Design Development requires a client signature on the design proposal and preliminary budget. Phase 4: Design Development (DD) During the Design Development phase, the designer refi nes the space plan and relevant design features developed in the Schematic Design phase. It is impor- tant to fi nalize the plan because all other features and subsequent construction and installation guide- lines hinge on its successful completion. Typically, the designer develops the fi nal drawings and FF & E specifi cations in this phase which become part of the contract documents that are signed prior to construc- tion. The designer executes the drawings using CAD or REVIT software. Guidelines for the refi nement of the design and execu- tion of fi nal drawings include ■ Evaluate the building footprint one more time. Verify accurate dimensions for the client’s space. ■ Determine the location of columns and plumbing chases (false walls—either horizontal or vertical— that conceal plumbing). The plumbing will guide the location of public restrooms and break rooms. ■ Block out the public corridors, including locations and egress. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Passion for Interior Design Michael Bent. “I am interested in hospitality design specifically because I love the idea of third place and creating a home for people that is shared with their community. Whether it is restaurant café, a nightclub, or a hotel, these are places people go to relax and enjoy themselves while experiencing some unique and different that isn’t offered anywhere else. I enjoy the fl exibility and wide range of design concepts and creativity that can be expressed in hospitality design. I think society is moving toward smaller personal living spaces and more public spaces. These public spaces include restaurants, theaters, coffee shops, and more. I want to create a place that is someone’s “spot.”I want to design hotels that feel like home when you’re thousands of miles away—or the favorite restaurant a person goes to every week because their favorite in the back is available every time. “It is also my goal to get involved with projects internationally and eventually live abroad. After spending a semester in Paris, I am passionate about the idea of learning new cultures and ways of living. It adds a unique challenge as a designer to create a space for a client with a diverse background and differentiating values and habits. The world is shrinking everyday and it is the interior designer’s duty to create spaces that understand various cultures and are as inclusive as possible.” Paul Vanderheiden. “I have a passion for family values and an intrigue for human relationships and behavior. Throughout my life, I have always been diligent and found happiness in the success of my creativity and hard work. I was the one always trying to draw the best portrait, or paint the best painting, or mold the best sculpture, and I was upset if my artwork didn’t win the awards at the end of the year. I enjoyed pushing myself in analytical and creative ways with high school classes such as photography, studio art, architecture and engineering, as well as algebra, trig, and statistics. I was fortunate to receive some exposure to Autodesk Revit during my senior year, and I eventually won the award for Engineering Student of the Year partly because of my projects and work in the program. All of these things naturally led to my interest in interior design and architecture.”