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Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces

Design soft furnishing solutions for interior spaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4021
State Code
OAI82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine soft furnishing requirements, research and refine options and present a design solution to the client. This unit applies to individuals providing advice in a retail, consulting or design studio environment. They analyse and compare product information from a wide range of different sources to develop a design solution.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine project requirements
  • 1.1 Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client
  • 1.2 Select work resources based on the needs of the project
  • 1.3 Identify and assess aspects of the space that impact on potential solutions
  • 1.4 Take and document accurate measurements of floors, furniture, and window openings
  • 1.5 Collect and develop visual aids of all existing and continuing structures, furniture and furnishings that inform the project
  • 1.6 Establish communication with other people involved in the project
2. Research soft furnishing options
  • 2.1 Source and assess style designs that match the brief in regards to form and function
  • 2.2 Source and assess fabrics, trims and/or componentry options that match the brief
  • 2.3 Research, assess and consider visual and tactile characteristics of different products
  • 2.4 Analyse and review intended use against functional and technical features of different products
  • 2.5 Consider and investigate new technologies and innovations for their application to the brief
  • 2.6 Analyse and evaluate product properties for their suitability
  • 2.7 Identify and consider installation constraints
  • 2.8 Source and compare information about costs and availability against the project brief
  • 2.9 Identify and integrate potential sustainability features or issues into the research process
3. Refine ideas and select preferred solution
  • 3.1 Explore, integrate and refine different options through a process of reflection and testing
  • 3.2 Choose a preferred solution that includes fabrics, furnishings and fixing technologies based on research findings and the key objectives of the project brief
  • 3.3 Prepare a visual representation that communicates the key aspects of the preferred solution
4. Make recommendation to client
  • 4.1 Present recommendations in a format and level of detail suited to the client and scope of the project
  • 4.2 Clearly articulate rationale for the chosen solution and present to the client
  • 4.3 Provide documented product specifications and cost estimates associated with sourcing, manufacturing and installation of the soft furnishings to the client
  • 4.4 Seek client feedback on the proposed solution
  • 4.5 Make adjustments to the final design solution based on feedback
  • 4.6 Evaluate work through feedback and own reflection, and identify potential improvements for use in future projects
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