Kitchen Design Academy Online Module 6 - Designer Job Emily Irving 1
Ann Hawes Leisure Coast Kitchens Ann has been designing kitchens for over 30 years. Beginning in 1987 at Home Clad Home Care, This is where Ann s passion for kitchens began. Working here for 12 months before leaving to build her own kitchen company The Kitchen Lady. After free lancing for just under two years Ann did a 3 day course with the H.I.A to become a Certified Kitchen Designer on the completion of her course Ann took a designer position at Belle-tone Kitchens, In 1999 after 10 years of designing at Belle-tone Ann made the move to Bulli Custom Cabinets working here for 4 years before deciding she would like to pursue her company designing kitchens under The Kitchen Lady. These plans would be sold to customers then taken to a joinery of their choice. Ann took up a position at New Interior Kitchens of which she worked for 3 years until the company closed, after the closure of New Interior Kitchens Ann began at Leisure Coast Kitchens 9 years ago and has been designing kitchens full time. 2
Whats in a Designers Bag? Brochures, Portfolios of Previous Work Pencil Case - Pencils, Rubber, Highlighter, White Out, Mechanical Pencil. Calculator Dulux Colour Wheel Tape Measure Mobile Phone Scale Ruler Business Cards A3 Graph Pad Laser for Measuring 3
Antonio Citterio Master of Elegance and of Timeless Designs Antonio Citterio was referred to the Designer of the New Modern he was born in 1950 in the northern Italian city of Meda. Antonio stated his design career in his fathers workshop building his first. piece of furniture. At the young age of 18 Antonio received a design award for his cupboard design, 4 years later he opened his own design studio while he studies architecture at the Milan Polyrechnic. Artusi is one of Antonio Citterios projects. Artusi is Strength, Rigour and Design Awareness. Artusi specialises in multi-purpose, independent, ergonomic stainless steel units. Arusi offers complete freedom for personalised home kitchen layout and design. Wood, lacquers and laminates are forced together with steel to give a wide range of personal soultions. In 1999 he founded the Antonio Citterio and Partners studio with designer Patricia Viel Antonio Citterio was an Architect, Designer and Perfectionist. Antonio had a large impact on Italian Design. His style showcases the combination of timeless shapes and high - quality materials. His style was showcased in his products, interiors and architectural concepts which made them popular. Antonio has released a range of products including: Maxalto Alcor Closet by Antonio Citterio Matt Armchair by Antonio Citterio 4
Selling Techniques Harvey Norman - Warrawong Harvey Norman is a Nationally known company with over 170 stores nation wide. Since its beginning by Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman in 1982. With a large and diverse range of products including: Computers & Tablets, Phones, Camera, Kitchen Appliances, Furniture, Bathrooms, Tiles, Flooring and Toys. Shop with Confidence on quality, value and service is what Harvey Norman prides themselves on. Staff are a huge part to the way that Harvey Norman operates. Hiring Real People with Real Passion. Caitlin explained that all staff are provided training in the area they will be working. E.g. Computer, Electrical, Furniture, Flooring or Bathrooms. Having a high level of product knowledge allows staff to provide helpful advice on a large range of products while providing the Harvey Norman best price guarantee. Caitlin has worked in electrical for the past 4 years, over this time she has been provided with training provided by Harvey Norman. Giving her product knowledge and also teaching her Australian Industry Standards for her area. In training they also discussed the Australian Consumer Law. Caitlin explained that staff are paid on a base wage, as most of their money comes from commission staff use their product knowledge to get sales. Staff are provided with training specialising in their area. Caitlin was happy Contact: Harvey Norman Warrawong - Caitlin. Address: 157/161 King Street Warrawong Contact Number - (02) 4223 8800 5
Client Brief Questionnaire Name: The Customer Address: Contact Number: Email: Family: (Number of Members) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Other: The Family Age: (Owners) 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60+ Age (Kids) Newborn - 3 3-5 5-10 10-15 15-10 20+ Pets: Dog Cat Other: Architectural Style: Modern Art Deco Colonial. Traditional. Contemporary. Other Orientation: The Room Size: Wall Construction/ Colour: Wall Height: Flooring: Timber Polished Concrete Tiles Vinyl Other 6
Style: Classic Country Modern Industrial Retro Eclectic Minimalistic Rustic Other: The Kitchen What is the vision: (What does the client have in their mind?) Material Laminate Polyurethane. Timber Other: Cabinetry Finish Laminate: Natural/Matt Sheen Gloss Ravine Wood Matt UltraGlaze Polyurethane: Matt (30%) Sheen(60%) Gloss (100%) Handles: Handles Finger pull (Shark Nose) Push to Open Combination/Other: Material: Laminate Stone (Man Made) Stone Natural Stone Timber Other: Benchtop Finish: Thickness: Edge: Laminate: Natural/Matt Diamond Gloss Squareform Stone: Polished Concrete Rough Laminate: (mm). 16 18 25 33 35 Stone: (mm) 12. 20. 30. 40. 60. 80. 100. Other: Laminate: Bullnose Softedge (R10) Pencil Edge Resin/Square Edge 8x8 Rolled Stone: Pencil Edge Bullnose Edge Laminated Edge Mitred Apron Edge Shark Nose Shadow Line Edge Join. Splayed Edge Splashback Material Glass. Tiles Aluminium Laminex Stone Other: Supplied By: Joinery. Customer. Other: 7
Cabinetry: Colours: (If Already Looked) Benchtops: Splashback: Handles: Plumber: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Electrician: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Trades: Plasterer: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Builder: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Removal & Disposal: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Installer: Organised By: Customer. Joinery. Oven: Existing. New Model Number: Rangehood: Existing. New Model Number: Cooktop: Existing. New Model Number: Appliances: Microwave: Existing. New Model Number: Dishwasher: Existing. New Model Number: Refrigeration: Existing. New Model Number: Other: Existing. New Model Number: 8
Leisurecoastkitchens.com.au. (2017). Leisure Coast Kitchens Wollongong Custom Designed Kitchens. [online] Available at: http:// www.leisurecoastkitchens.com.au [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. Harveynorman.com.au. (2017). Harvey Norman Shop Online for Computers, Electrical, Furniture, Bedding, Bathrooms & Flooring Harvey Norman Australia. [online] Available at: https://www.harveynorman.com.au [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. Citterio-viel.com. (2017). antonio citterio patricia viel and partners. [online] Available at: http://citterio-viel.com/en/home.aspx [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. Space Furniture. (2017). Antonio Citterio. [online] Available at: http://www.spacefurniture.com.au/antonio-citterio.html [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. Zealand, H. (2017). Inspiration Hansgrohe AU / NZ. [online] Hansgrohe AU / NZ. Available at: http://www.hansgrohe.com.au/132.htm [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. Architonic.com. (2017). Products by Antonio Citterio Architonic. [online] Available at: https://www.architonic.com/en/des-designed-pro/antoniocitterio/5202913/0/1 [Accessed 8 Oct. 2017]. 9
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