Title: Describe ways that design professionals collaborate.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Examining Careers and Professional Practices

Description should identify the various types of professionals (e.g., interior designers, interior decorators, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, landscape architects, facility managers, engineers) who work on design projects and explain how they collaborate on design projects.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the various design professions?
- What are the training requirements for designers who work in these professions?
- How do these design professionals interact during the completion of a project? Who is in charge of each aspect of the project?

Communication

- What communication skills ensure cooperation among design professionals involved in a project?
- What forms of communication are useful in keeping everyone involved in a project informed and on board?

Leadership

- How can a leader encourage cooperation among design professionals involved in a project?
- What are some ways to resolve disagreements among design professionals involved in a project?

Management

- What models should be followed to prevent disagreements among design professionals involved in a project from becoming unmanageable?
- What resources and technology are needed to ensure smooth, positive interaction among design professionals involved in a project?