ryan aoukar: how the industry works

as an interior designer

-know the minimum of everything

-its not about what we do but why we do it

 square 1: The broker- real estate agent; know and befriend them

square 2:The architect- they knew the client before you did; its his building & design

- not just about design, know people

-designing the world for people; solving problems (function &needs)

square 3: variety of clients

-each client brings new ideas and new information to you

-the client lives the lifestyle with the biggest experience: you are helping the client build for her need and accomodations

-he is the main source of information

-the best interior designers know his subjects know your category well

-know your category well

i.e. chefs, medical workers

First Meeting:->  test fit: how many people & what are needs

- do it wherever; short time                -know the space & landlord

-approval & meet face to face            - help client pick his space, building standards and #

-you go to the client                           -1st thing you do per building looked at

-what is the identity of the project       |

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Planning:

-furniture standard

-what is needed

-know minimum measurements of tables ------->

Schematic design & design development:

-work with team and furniture dealer

-what kind of furniture is needed

-furniture manufacturer (makes furniture but doesn't sell it; has a furniture dealer sell it to you)

-building the model; model builder figures out the planning problems

-best way to figure out the space

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Demolition phase 

-work with contractor & general contractor: GC-manages project and hires everyone

CONSTRUCTION PLAN:

-GC or you contract partition to start construction( walling)

POWER AND DATA PLAN:

work with engineer

- internet connections, lighting switches & outlet placement

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Reflected ceiling plan:

-design ceiling 1st and include in the plan the placement

-LIGHTING MANUFACTURER- different lighting and ambiances per client's need and accomodations

-lighting decides the atmosphere

finish plan:

-work with material & product designer- furniture, lighting, carpet

custom done: call manufacturer

-Artists can create space

- know every material in a deep way better than anyone

FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES:

-furniture dealers and furniture makers

-furniture librarians can help you find and bring to life your ideas when you don't know where to find them 

SIGNAGE:

-work with graphic designers; check in, out; bathrooms, directional

ART INSTALLMENT:

-galleries, art dealers, artists (wall murals, painters), photographer