Welcome to Your Design Brief
Where Your Vision Begins to Take Shape.

Please take your time. This is a highly detailed questionnaire, but you don’t need to answer every question if you’re unsure, this is simply the foundation we’ll build upon together.
Reach out if you have any questions along the way.

Your Details

First name

Last name

Email for continuous communication

Second Email for continuous communication

Phone

Company Name

Project Address

Project Overview

What type of commercial project is this?

What are your primary goals for this project?

What is the long-term vision for the brand and how should this space reflect that?

Any non-negotiable deadlines?

Business & Brand Identity

Do you have existing brand guidelines?

Who is your target audience or clientele?

What feelings or experiences should clients/customers have when they enter the space?

Do you have existing brand colours, fonts, or visual direction?

Are there key competitors or reference brands you admire?

Site Information

Please attach any floor plans, surveys, existing drawings or previous approvals

File upload

Link

Are there structural elements that cannot be modified?

Are there existing services (mechanical, plumbing, electrical) we need to work around?

Yes

No

Unsure

Building Approvals & Compliance

Is there a landlord design approval process we must follow?

Are there any centre/landlord design guidelines?

Do we need a building certifier or town planner for approvals (e.g., change of use, signage, accessibility, fire)?

Are there special compliance requirements for your industry

Are there accessibility requirements we must be aware of?

Do you require assistance with permits, approvals, and consultant coordination?

Yes

No

Unsure

N/A

Functional Requirements

Any hygiene, soundproofing or privacy requirements?

Any industry-specific equipment we need to allow for

Spacial Priorities & Adjancencies

Which areas are the highest priority?

Which spaces should be visually connected?

Which spaces require privacy or separation?

Do you have specific adjacencies in mind?

Any operational considerations we should factor into the layout (e.g., customer turnover, service flow, back-of-house operations)?

Aesthetic Direction

How would you describe your desired look & feel?

Please attach any inspiration or style images you love

File upload

What atmosphere should the space have?

Any design styles to avoid?

Materials & Finishes

What level of durability is required?

List materials & colours you want included in the design

List materials & colours that you want to steer clear from for practical or aesthetic reasons

Do you require sustainable/eco-conscious selections?

Lighting & Electrical

What type of lighting atmosphere are you seeking?

Joinery & Built-In Elements

What built-in joinery is required?

Do you require lockable storage?

Any specific dimensions, equipment integration, or functional needs?

Any specialist joinery?

Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment

What furniture do you need provided vs. supplied by you?

Any ergonomics requirements?

Do you havea a style of commercial-grade seating, tables, workstations etc. that you prefer?

Are there specialty items to accommodate?

Interior Styling & Visual Merchandising

Are there brand elements that should be incorporated

Do you want to engage a visual merchandiser?

Signage & Brand Experience

Do you require indoor and/or outdoor signage?

Do you want a brand moment or feature entry experience?

Short answer

Do you need wayfinding signage?

Do you have a preferred signage style?

Budget & Procurement

What is your ideal construction/fit-out budget?

What is your anticipated budget for our architectural and interior design services?

What is your furniture/styling budget?

Are there budget priorities or non-negotiables?

Do you require our help managing procurement, ordering, deliveries, and installation?

Additional Notes

Any special requests or must-haves?

Any competitors we should differentiate from?

Please feel free to share any relevant files or links if you haven't already

Link

File upload

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Boutique Commercial Design Brief