General Structure of Design Sheet Compilation
1. Title Sheet / Cover Page
● Project name
● Student name
● Institute name and logo
● Subject/course name
● Faculty guide name (if required)
● Date/semester
2. Concept Sheet
● Concept statement (1–2 short paragraphs)
● Inspiration images, mood board
● Keywords/themes
● Abstract sketches or collages
● Color palette and material palette
3. Site Analysis
● Site location map
● Site plan with surroundings
● Climate data, wind & sun path diagrams
● Photos of the site
● SWOT analysis or zoning
4. User Profile / Client Brief
● Target user group or persona
● Client requirements
● Area program or space matrix
5. Design Development
● Zoning diagrams
● Bubble diagrams
● Circulation diagrams
● Spatial relationships and concept evolution
● Massing models or sketches (for architecture)
6. Plans, Sections, Elevations (optional accept floor plans)
● Floor plans (properly labeled, scaled, with furniture)
● Sections (cut through key areas, indicate materials)
● Elevations (at least major facades)
● Staircase/Toilet/Detail drawings (if needed)
7. Interior Layouts
● Furniture layout
● Reflected ceiling plans
● Lighting plans
● Material and finishes layout
● Detailed interior views (kitchen, living, bedroom, etc.)
8. 3D Views & Renders
● Photorealistic renders or hand-drawn perspectives
● Bird’s-eye view (optional)
● Exploded axonometric (for clarity and concept expression)
● Walkthrough screenshots (if applicable)
9. Working Drawings / Technical Sheets (optional)
● Wall sections with dimensions
● Joinery details
● Electrical, plumbing, HVAC (basic level)
● Flooring pattern/detail
10. Material Boards & Color Schemes
● Physical or digital board
● Swatches of materials (wood, fabric, tiles, etc.)
● Finishes and textures
● Lighting types and effects
11. Cost Estimate (optional)
● Basic cost analysis
● Area-wise breakup
12. Final Summary / Conclusion Sheet
● Reflections on the design journey
● Challenges & solutions
● Learnings from the project
Tips
● Use a consistent layout grid (A3 or A1 size standard).
● Maintain visual hierarchy – headers, sub-headers, body text.
● Follow a clean color scheme – don’t overcrowd with too many colors.
● Use consistent fonts and legend keys for all sheets.
● Add a north arrow, scale, and title block to each technical sheet.
● Number your sheets (e.g., Sheet 01/20).