Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts that make up the design process?

• A. Thinking, observing, and practicing
• B. Planning, executing, and evaluating
• C. Sketching, wiring, and drying
• D. Selecting, arranging, and presenting

Answer: (D)

The design process in floral design is usually taught as three phases: planning, executing, and evaluating. This structure covers moving from an initial concept to a finished piece and then assessing how well it meets the goals.

The option that lists selecting, arranging, and presenting doesn’t fit this three-phase framework because selecting materials and arranging the design are actions tied to the work of building the piece, while presenting is about showcasing the finished work rather than describing a distinct phase of the design process itself. The other groupings align with stages you go through when developing a piece: thinking, observing, and practicing relate to idea development; sketching, wiring, and drying capture concept development and technical execution. So the choice that centers on presenting stands apart from the core three-phase design process.