Our Process

Understanding clients’ needs is an ongoing, evolutionary process.  It happens through each phase of the design process that we follow at The Corduroy Studio.

Identification of Needs:
We listen to our clients’ and their needs.  We look at the context of the project and identify areas that through design initiatives can meet the client’s expectations and desires.

Definition of Project Scope:
Definition is a dynamic part of creation.  Once we identify areas to address we can define how they will work together to compliment the overall theme for the project.

Design Process:
We look to historical, ecological and social indicators for direction in the design process.  The design has to be fresh, evocative and promote sustainability.

Implementation:
Once the design has undergone peer review we put the shovels to the soil.  Corduroy remains involved to insure specifications are met and the design in implemented correctly.
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Project Management

Corduroy is dedicated not only to the sustainability of our designs but also the client’s experience. Projects should run on time, on budget and that is where we excel.  Straight communication and collaboration are critical for success.

Commitment to Design

There is a pragmatic shift needed in the design industry.  Projects have to be understood on several levels and that requires true outside the box thought.  We develop partnerships with people outside of the design community and have them contribute to our design process.  We feel that the best designs come from collaboration and the deeper that pool of input, the greater the design will be.

Sustainability in Design

Design should be multi-purpose, modular and interactive. More often than not real innovations, the type that can change lives, are not a part of design. Corduroy is turning sustainability into great design by considering the earth, the user and their experience.