Selection should include an explanation of how selected materials (e.g., textiles, surface finishes, lighting, furniture, and fixtures) fulfill identified purposes. Selection should include accommodating sensory perception of diverse clients (e.g., neurodiverse, aging, mobility challenged).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

What considerations can individuals use to decide which materials are best for specific purposes?
How does an interior design professional know that a material selection will fulfill the identified purpose?

Communication

What questions should be asked to assess whether a material will satisfy the identified purpose?
How can an interior design professional justify material selections to a client?

Leadership

What leadership skills must individuals have to examine, assess, and apply information about the appropriateness of materials?
How can an individual evaluate materials guidelines to determine their effectiveness for a project?

Management

What resources are available to help individuals examine, assess, and select appropriate materials for specific purposes?
What management skills help select materials for an identified space?