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

Demonstration may include

- selections to satisfy the scope of the project
- analysis of selections
- arrangement of furniture symbols or templates on the floor plan with consideration of

  - room and furniture use
  - architectural features
  - traffic patterns
  - recommended clearances
  - universal design concepts
  - building codes

- selection of 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
- compilation of a schedule (i.e., list) of all selected FF&E and accessories.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is an FF&E schedule?
- How do interior design professionals 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 do professionals need when selecting, purchasing, and arranging FF&E?
- How can a professional communicate the basis for selections to a client? The reasons for arrangements?

Leadership

- How does an interior design professional select and arrange FF&E?
- What is the effect of FF&E selections and arrangements on the work of architects and contractors?
- What management skills are useful in reconciling differences regarding FF&E selection and arrangement?

Management

- What resources help with the selection of FF&E?
- How does one decide where to shop for FF&E?
- What are the best sources of information about FF&E?