Space planningis a fundamental element of theinterior designprocess. Itstarts with an in-depthanalysisof how the space is to be used. Thedesignerthen draws up a plan thatdefines the zonesof the space and theactivities that will take placein those zones. The space plan will alsodefine thecirculation patternsthat show how people willmove through the space. The plan is finished by adding details of all thefurniture, equipment and hardware placement.