Course Objective
Design management has already become one of the most in-demand directions in the construction and development industry. It ensures proper, consistent, and efficient management of the planning and implementation processes of a project — especially when it comes to the creation of multifunctional buildings.
The goal of the course is to help project managers strengthen their ability to effectively integrate and coordinate architectural, structural, engineering, and other disciplines. The course will prepare professionals to fully plan and manage all the procedures necessary for a construction project — from concept to realization.

Target Audience
The course is intended for architects, interior designers, and professionals from related fields who wish to develop managerial competencies and effectively manage design projects.

Format
Evening in-person courses in a hybrid format.

Methodology
Theory, discussion

Trainers

  • Gvantsa Nadareishvili – Design Manager, Project Management Consultant. A graduate of the Faculty of Architecture of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. She has many years of experience as a project management manager in various development companies.

  • Sopho Pataraia – Head of Product Development, with 12 years of experience in design management and interior design in a leading development company. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts.

Syllabus

Lecture 1

  • What is a project

  • Who is a design manager

  • Types and functions of projects

  • Project management challenges

Lecture 2
Theory:

  • The essence of a project and concept development

  • Evaluation of spatial potential

  • Project brief

  • Project team

  • Communication channels
    Practical Work:

  • Overview of the working principles of Tas.ge

Lecture 3
Theory:

  • Pre-design stages

  • Conceptual, permitting, and detailed documentation of the project
    Practical Work:

  • Discussion of each stage using a real project example

Lecture 4
Theory:

  • Project budgeting

  • Communication and reporting

Lecture 5
Theory:

  • Change management

  • Final documentation
    Practical Work:

  • Review and preparation of final documentation

Lecture 6
Theory:

  • Project completion

  • Commissioning of the project

  • Project handover