The Design-Build Process (3 of 4)
The Design-Build Process (3 of 4)
October 5, 2009 by Taylor Studios
If you’ve been following along, this post describes the third step, Final Design, in our design-build process:
By the time a project moves into Final Design, all basic renderings have the client’s stamp of approval, a graphic look has been selected, and the beginning stages of copy have been approved. The last stage of the design is, appropriately, about the final details.
During Final Design, construction drawings are crafted for the components in each exhibit area. The drawings show not only exact dimensions of each component, but also specify hardware and materials and indicate construction methods.
As the final exhibit components are being detailed, graphics also come a long way during Final Design. While preparing the final files and printing takes place during the Production Phase, it’s during Final Design when the exact number and size of each graphic in the exhibit is determined. The content for each graphic is decided, as well as the material each graphic will be printed to.
By the time Final Design begins, copywriters have been gathering background materials and doing research for two phases. It’s at the conclusion of Final Design when the client will have the first opportunity to review draft text for the entire exhibit. However, Final text will not be placed on the graphic until the Production Phase.
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