Title: Demonstrate arrangement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) and accessories for a project.
Course: Interior Design II (19263-II) > Section: Developing a Design

Demonstration may include

- selecting items to satisfy the scope of the project
- analyzing selections
- arranging furniture symbols or templates on the floor plan with consideration of room and furniture use, architectural features, traffic patterns, recommended clearances, universal design concepts, and building codes
- selecting lighting and plumbing fixtures to satisfy the scope of the project in accordance with the elements and principles of design, universal design concepts, and building codes
- compiling a schedule (i.e., list) of all selected FF&E and accessories.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can one prioritize FF&E needs for a project, if budget restrictions prevent all items from being purchased at once?
- What are the common sources of FF&E? When are the best times to shop for FF&E?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary to select, purchase, and arrange FF&E?
- How can one communicate the basis for selections? The reasons for arrangements?

Leadership

- What leadership skills assist with selecting and arranging FF&E?
- How do selections and arrangements affect the work of architects and contractors involved in a project?
- What management skills are useful in reconciling differences regarding FF&E selection and arrangement?

Management

- What resources assist with the selection of FF&E?
- How do professionals decide where to shop for FF&E?
- What are the best sources of information about FF&E?