BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY DESIGN PROJECT, YOU MUST HAVE A PLAN!
THE DEFINITION OF DESIGN
Websters Dictionary
design
noun
1. a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made : he has just unveiled his design for the new museum.
• the art or action of conceiving of and producing such a plan or drawing : good design can help the reader understand complicated information | the cloister is of late twelfth century design.
• an arrangement of lines or shapes created to form a pattern or decoration : pottery with a lovely blue and white design.
2. purpose, planning, or intention that exists or is thought to exist behind an action, fact, or material object : the appearance of design in the universe.
verb [ trans. ]
decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), typically by making a detailed drawing of it : a number of architectural students were designing a factory | [as adj. with submodifier ] ( designed) specially designed buildings.
• (often be designed) do or plan (something) with a specific purpose or intention in mind : [ trans. ] the tax changes were designed to stimulate economic growth
By definition design requires knowledge of the desired outcome, BEFORE the plan is carried out!
Unfortunately, most people embark on design projects without taking the time to think about what they are trying to accomplish before they start.
Here are some tips, that will help you avoid costly mistakes, and frustration with your design projects.
1. Start your project with planning, NOT with purchasing!
2. Know your budget.
3. Clearly define the FUNCTION of your space!
4. Establish what kind of mood you want to create. i
e. ( formal, casual, light and airy, cozy )
5. Select a color palette that will create the mood you have chosen.
6. Put paint samples on your wall and live with them for a week BEFORE you paint.
7. When selecting furnishings, REMEMBER the function, mood, and color palette you have chosen, and stay in it!
