Pre-design and programming is the up-front exploration and understanding of the user’s needs and desires as well as the constraints and goals of the project. Pre-design includes:
Discussion on space size, who will use the space and the desired mood or ambiance of the finished environment
An assessment of the site
Preparation of preliminary outlines for scope of work, schedules and budgets
An investigation of codes and regulatory issues connected with the space
Pre-design seeks to find any problems or challenges that will encumber a project.