Remodeling: Design Workflowhttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/design-build/design-and-designers/design-workflow/design-workflow.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1765912<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Using the Internet to Communicate Design Changes to Clientshttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/web-collaboration.aspx?rssLink=Web+CollaborationWhen information technology specialist and homeowner Bruce Johnson and his wife remodeled their kitchen a few years ago, the couple’s busy weekday work schedules and family-centric weekends made it difficult for them to meet with the designer.Addressing Selections Early Keeps Projects on Schedulehttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/design/staying-on-track1.aspx?rssLink=Staying+on+TrackAddressing selections early has helped Washtenaw Woodwrights keep projects on schedule.Tips on Setting Realistic Expectationshttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/construction-schedule/a-path-to-success.aspx?rssLink=A+Path+to+SuccessFor Steve Tinter, president of Cook Bros., a design/build remodeling company in Arlington, Va., “Good communication begins with setting realistic expectations.”Kitchen and bath designers succeed by connecting with clientshttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/design/communicating-skills.aspx?rssLink=Communicating+SkillsDesign is a skill that you can study, practice, and educate yourself about. However, the missing ingredient is "style." Skill can be learned, but style can only be acquired through years of practice and paying attention to details.Design Aidhttp://www4.remodeling.hw.net/kitchen/design-aid.aspx?rssLink=Design+AidUntil about a year and a half ago, we solely drafted by hand. We now use AutoCAD LT for everything except hand-renderings or quick conceptual plans/elevations that give a sense of personalization to the project and keep it in the “idea” phase.