What are the most effective ways to coordinate with an interior design team for a commercial project?

Being very clear with communication’s and selecting the team which resonates the most with your desired scope of work is the first step. Research the background and aesthetic style of the design team, assign tasks according to the skills step. Having discussions on step by step process would speedup the process and keep you updated with the change’s.

This is the initial phase of the project. As well as it is the most important phase of any project. First of all, you need to define a clear goal for the project. Then break it down into several simple objectives. You need to identify deliverables and project requirements. After you have a crystal clear about the project and the process, you need to address each team member with reasonable roles and responsibilities. Giving them a reasonable timeframe to complete each objective and encouraging them to complete addressed objectives within the given timeframe will lead to a smooth process without lagging.

Keep a checklist on step by step process really works. Setting short term goals and milestones help achieve the results faster. Project detailing is the most crucial step and having a written or reminder checklist helps in being sure to achieve those deadlines. You can also use different softwares that are made for interior designer’s and architect’s specifically such as Houzz Pro, Mydoma Studio, Gather, Design Manager.

In my experience, there are two main steps in creating a good project plan. 1) Create a Roadmap: Develop a project plan that outlines the scope, sets timelines, and allocates resources. This plan serves as a strategic framework to keep all activities organized and aligned with the client's objectives. Use Mind Mapping and project mapping tools and techniques to develop a good project roadmap. 2) Project Planning: It's important to have a clear understanding of the scope and objectives, developing a detailed plan that includes design and construction phases, as well as necessary approvals or permits. Use project management tools to create a good project plan with a timeframe.

Miles stones are to project plans, what graduation day is to grade school, high school and college. Each one must be achieved in order for one to progress to the other. Each is important to the success of the next. Nothing is achieved by trying to skip ahead and shorten the process. Creating a project plan that is sensible and allows for the best work to be done in each discipline is critical.

Communication is the key! The more clear you are with your ideas, the more confidently you can convey it forward to the team members. Giving them an open ground to discuss freely and listen to other’s remarks as well, helps in achieving the best out of the projects. Communication on every step process can done through group chats, emails, calls, meetings and presentations including visualization. Timely conversations helps in dealing with conflicts and resolving issues on timely.

Organisez régulièrement des réunions pour obtenir des retours d'information sur les idées de conception, les avancées du projet et les éventuels ajustements à apporter.

Always appreciate and recognize the efforts of your team mate’s, as it creates a very friendly work environment balance, confidence and boosts productivity. Rewarding them on short term goals achievements is great through rewards, certificate’s, bonuses, a good lunch, or just praising them publicly. It always the team-work in the end which is the key to producing great projects.

Faites des évaluations régulières pour voir si la stratégie mise en place fonctionne efficacement et apportez des ajustements si nécessaire pour optimiser le processus de coordination.