2.6. What is a Design Brief in an Interior Design Project and Why is a Contract with the Designer Important?
A design brief is prepared by the client who seeks to transform their interior. In it, they describe their vision of the final result, express their preferences, and other significant characteristics they want in their living space. The designer assists the client in this process.
By asking a variety of questions, the designer helps the client transform vague wishes into clear, specific characteristics.
The design brief is a mandatory legal document in an interior design project. It is signed by both parties – the client and the designer – and serves as an annex to the contract for the development and management of the design project.
A contract for the development and implementation of a design project is a classic legal document that formalizes commercial transactions. It includes a comprehensive list of all the work the designer commits to do for the client, timelines for their completion, the responsibilities of each party, and the methods and stages of payment.
The design brief and the contract act as a reliable means of control over the stages of the process and its actual results, ensuring adherence to deadlines and the obligations of both parties.
