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−	Design proposals typically comprise drawings, reports, models, statements and so on that have been prepared to describe a possible design solution to a specific need...	+	Design proposals typically comprise drawings, reports, models, statements and so on that have been prepared to describe a possible design solution to a specific need.

	Construction professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:		Construction professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:

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−	Design proposals typically comprise drawings, reports, models, statements and so on that have been prepared to describe a possible design solution to a specific need.	+	Design proposals typically comprise drawings, reports, models, statements and so on that have been prepared to describe a possible design solution to a specific need...

	Construction professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:		Construction professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:

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	* What is design?		* What is design?

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	Design proposals will typically aim to:		Design proposals will typically aim to:

−	* Satisfy the client’s criteria ~~Ie. solve the original problem~~.	+	* Satisfy the client’s criteria such as; energy efficiency, security, privacy, safety, comfort and so on.
	* Be informative.		* Be informative.
−	* Be ~~impressive and attractive using innovation, colour, form, human scale, choice of materials etc~~.	+	* Be aesthetically appealing.
−	* Be achievable within the proposed budget ~~(this may not apply to design competitions or those aimed at generating ideas)~~.	+	* Be achievable within the proposed budget and time frame.
−	* Be buildable ie, feasible from practicable, technical, social, economic ~~and timescale criteria (this may not apply to design competitions or those aimed at generating ideas)~~.	+	* Be buildable ie, feasible from practicable, technical, social, economic standpoints.
−		+	* Satisfy planning and other legal requirements.
−	~~Failure to achieve one or more of the above criteria could reflect badly on the designer, lose them the commission~~ and ~~even harm their reputation~~.	+

	= Information gathering =		= Information gathering =

−	Prior to drawing-up and submitting design proposals, designers may meet the client to gather more information about the brief and to ask questions the answers to which may not be readily apparent. This may be followed by the ~~architect or~~ designer conducting their own research to gather more information on the project and possibly about the client. This can be followed by a site visit which can be used to take photographs and measurements, establish site orientation, information about neighbouring properties and any other constraints that may impact the design.	+	Prior to drawing-up and submitting design proposals, designers may meet the client to gather more information about the brief and to ask questions the answers to which may not be readily apparent. This may be followed by the designer conducting their own research to gather more information on the project and possibly about the client. This can be followed by a site visit which can be used to take photographs and measurements, establish site orientation, information about neighbouring properties and any other constraints that may impact the design.
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		+	For more information see: Design methodology.

	= Presentation formats =		= Presentation formats =

−	Traditionally, ~~architectural /urban/interior~~ design proposals have ~~usually~~ been presented through drawings (plans, sections, elevations, photographs, sketches, perspectives and axonometrics), scale models and reports. However, the widespread use of computer software has ~~added more~~ formats, including computer renderings (2D and 3D), computer models ~~and graphics~~, videos~~, online tools~~, as well as the more ‘traditional’ PowerPoint-style presentations.	+	Traditionally, design proposals have been presented through drawings (plans, sections, elevations, photographs, sketches, perspectives and axonometrics), scale models and reports. However, the widespread use of computer software has introduced new formats, including computer renderings (2D and 3D), computer models, videos, as well as the more ‘traditional’ PowerPoint-style presentations.

−	~~When the~~ proposals ~~are completed~~, ~~they are usually sent by the designer~~ to the ~~client accompanied by a report and/or proposal letter~~. ~~These may contain summary~~ information ~~on how the design meets the client’s brief.~~	+	Design proposals may go through a series of iterations, with client approval required at each stage before proceeding to the next level of detail. For more information see: Gateways

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~A design proposal can~~ comprise ~~a set of documents~~, reports ~~and~~ statements ~~(in various formats)~~ that have been ~~drawn up by design professionals~~ to ~~present an outline of their~~ solution to a ~~client’s requirements~~.	+	Design proposals typically comprise drawings, reports, models, statements and so on that have been prepared to describe a possible design solution to a specific need.

−	~~= Who makes design proposals? =~~	+	Construction professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:
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−	Construction ~~industry~~ professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:	+

	* Architects		* Architects
	* Architectural technologists		* Architectural technologists
	* Engineers		* Engineers
−	* Developers
	* Contractors		* Contractors
	* Subcontractors		* Subcontractors
		+	* Suppliers

−	Design proposals can be drawn up by any of the above acting either as sole designers or in design teams, which may include input from other professional, eg~~, engineers~~, cost consultants etc.	+	Design proposals can be drawn up by any of the above acting either as sole designers or in design teams, which may include input from other professional, eg, cost consultants, specialist designers etc.

−	~~In construction, the~~ client ~~or sponsor~~ may ~~have commissioned an architect, town planner, engineer or other designer~~ to draw-up proposals ~~in respect of~~:	+	A client may commission designers to draw-up proposals for:

−	* A new building ~~or building~~ refurbishment.	+	* A new building.
−	* ~~Town planning or urban~~ design ~~improvements~~.	+	* Building refurbishment.
		+	* Building alteration.
		+	* Urban design.
		+	* Landscape design.
	* Interior design		* Interior design
	* Product design		* Product design
−	* ~~New infrastructure~~.	+	* Infrastructure.
−	* A design ~~competition~~.	+	* Masterplanning.
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		+	The aim of the design proposal is to gain the approval of clients, or in the case of architectural/design competitions, win approval from the judges. The proposals must give a comprehensive description of what the designer intends in a way that can be understood by the client.

−	The aim of the design proposal is to gain the approval of clients, or in the case of architectural/design competitions, win approval from the judges. Within the confines of the information formats presented (see below), the proposals must give a comprehensive outline or impression of what the designer intends to be their solution to the problem. Planning applications for local authority approval are also a form of design proposal. Although only an outline, the design proposal (or concept) may be referred to throughout the design process and local planning departments will usually require that architects remain true to their original design intentions.	+	Planning applications for local authority approval and building regulations applications are also a form of design proposal.

	= Qualities of a design proposal =		= Qualities of a design proposal =

−	~~To succeed in its~~ aim~~, a design proposal should~~:	+	Design proposals will typically aim to:

	* Satisfy the client’s criteria Ie. solve the original problem.		* Satisfy the client’s criteria Ie. solve the original problem.

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= Introduction =

A design proposal can comprise a set of documents, reports and statements (in various formats) that have been drawn up by design professionals to present an outline of their solution to a client’s requirements.

= Who makes design proposals? =

Construction industry professionals who may be asked for design proposals include:

* Architects
* Architectural technologists
* Engineers
* Developers
* Contractors
* Subcontractors

Design proposals can be drawn up by any of the above acting either as sole designers or in design teams, which may include input from other professional, eg, engineers, cost consultants etc.

In construction, the client or sponsor may have commissioned an architect, town planner, engineer or other designer to draw-up proposals in respect of:

* A new building or building refurbishment.
* Town planning or urban design improvements.
* Interior design
* Product design
* New infrastructure.
* A design competition.

The aim of the design proposal is to gain the approval of clients, or in the case of architectural/design competitions, win approval from the judges. Within the confines of the information formats presented (see below), the proposals must give a comprehensive outline or impression of what the designer intends to be their solution to the problem. Planning applications for local authority approval are also a form of design proposal. Although only an outline, the design proposal (or concept) may be referred to throughout the design process and local planning departments will usually require that architects remain true to their original design intentions.

= Qualities of a design proposal =

To succeed in its aim, a design proposal should:

* Satisfy the client’s criteria Ie. solve the original problem.
* Be informative.
* Be impressive and attractive using innovation, colour, form, human scale, choice of materials etc.
* Be achievable within the proposed budget (this may not apply to design competitions or those aimed at generating ideas).
* Be buildable ie, feasible from practicable, technical, social, economic and timescale criteria (this may not apply to design competitions or those aimed at generating ideas).

Failure to achieve one or more of the above criteria could reflect badly on the designer, lose them the commission and even harm their reputation.

= Information gathering =

Prior to drawing-up and submitting design proposals, designers may meet the client to gather more information about the brief and to ask questions the answers to which may not be readily apparent. This may be followed by the architect or designer conducting their own research to gather more information on the project and possibly about the client. This can be followed by a site visit which can be used to take photographs and measurements, establish site orientation, information about neighbouring properties and any other constraints that may impact the design.

= Presentation formats =

Traditionally, architectural /urban/interior design proposals have usually been presented through drawings (plans, sections, elevations, photographs, sketches, perspectives and axonometrics), scale models and reports. However, the widespread use of computer software has added more formats, including computer renderings (2D and 3D), computer models and graphics, videos, online tools, as well as the more ‘traditional’ PowerPoint-style presentations.

When the proposals are completed, they are usually sent by the designer to the client accompanied by a report and/or proposal letter. These may contain summary information on how the design meets the client’s brief.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Architect.
* Architectural design.
* Comparison of work stages
* Concept.
* Concept architectural design.
* Concept design.
* Context.
* Design coordination.
* Design management.
* Design methodology.
* Design principles.
* Design team.
* Detailed design.
* Manual drafting techniques.
* Mood board.
* Truth to materials.
* What is design?

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