New York School of Interior Design                                                        Fall 2006

Assignment 1: Developing a Problem Statement

Part I, the Problem Statement:

In one or two sentences describe the fundamental design problems you wish to address in your Thesis Project.

Part II, the Client:

In a couple of paragraphs, select or create a real or hypothetical client for your project.  If the client is from the real world, using the World Wide Web or periodical articles, provide a brief profile of the client, include their size, mission and needs.  If the client is invented, come up with this information, basing it on facts from similar real-world organizations.  List the websites, articles or other sources you used to find this information.

Part III, the Project:

In a few paragraphs briefly discuss the project you have in mind and how it will address and reflect the needs of your client and address the design problems you wish to address.

Part IV, Keywords:

Compile a list of 10 to 20 keywords that concisely convey the principle goals you wish your design to convey.  These words should be consistent with the problem statement and the needs and desires of the client.  They should be evocative of the general atmosphere you want your project to embody.

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