42 Roles in the Built Environment - Client Designer
One big thing is to always listen. Listen to the brief, listen to what the client is asking for, not what you think they are asking for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, there is no such thing as a stupid question. I guess making sure from the outset that you’ve got a clear brief, you know what the budget is, you know the time scale - Hazel Houliston
Hazel is an experienced design manager, specialising in workplace design with a demonstrated history in education, residential and leisure design, as an interior designer, project manager and latterly a Senior Design Manager at NatWest.
A committee member of the BCO Scottish Chapter. With a personal interest in nature that is reflected professionally; Hazel is a NatWest Sustainability Champion and leads the creation of the Workplace Wellbeing, Sustainability and Design guide.
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