Title: Create furniture arrangements.
Course: Introduction to Interior Design (19263-36) > Section: Developing a Design

Creation should include arranging furniture on the floor plan with consideration of

- function (i.e., room and furniture uses)
- architectural features (e.g., windows, doors)
- traffic patterns
- recommended clearances
- accessibility.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why are standard symbols used on drawings?
- Why are minimum clearances recommended around furniture pieces?
- How do interior design professionals decide which pieces of furniture to place first?

Communication

- What questions would be helpful in clarifying the meaning of ideas contained in a drawing?
- How can an interior design professional ensure that design goals are communicated through a drawing?
- What are the consequences of failing to communicate clearly when making a drawing?

Leadership

- How do interior design professionals represent a furnished space in a drawing?
- How can professionals make a drawing as useful as possible?

Management

- What training and resources may assist in drawing a scale representation of a furnished space?
- How can one enhance one's CAD skills?
- How can the criteria developed for a scale representation of a furnished space help determine the final design?