Schematic Design

Translating concepts into tangible plans for the development of audiovisual solutions.

Schematic Design is a critical phase in the transition from initial concept to a detailed actionable blueprint for a reliable, easy-to-use audiovisual (AV) system. Our designers collaborate with your team to refine requirements, then prepare a functional narrative, schematic floor plans and budget estimates.

Optimize your AV system’s design

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Precise, actionable planning and risk mitigation for your AV system.

Our design teams bring decades of experience developing schematic designs for large-scale, complex AV projects. Our collaborative approach and disciplined processes prevent costly changes, align teams and clarify budgets before detailed design.

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Functional Narrative

Our designers describe the functional goals of the AV system and explain how the solution will deliver the planned user experience.

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Schematic Floor Plan

We prepare floor plans that show the planned positions for critical AV components.

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Block Diagrams

Our team develops block diagrams that provide a visual indication of signal flow and show how AV components are interconnected.

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Budgetary Estimate

Our designers use their extensive project experience to provide clear, realistic estimates for equipment, labor and installation costs.

“Electrosonic was the glue that stitched the project together. All of their work at View Boston cuts across each and every exhibit from, the projectors you see downstairs, the projectors you see behind me and all of the screens you encounter. That’s Electrosonic's fingerprints there.”

Vicky Plestis

Development Project Manager, BXP

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“Electrosonic never disappoints us when it comes to designing and delivering the best audiovisual experience at the Museum of Tolerance. We are so proud to have them on our team!”

Susan Burden

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Project Developments, Simon Wiesenthal Center

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“Electrosonic played a key role in the implementation of the Newark Airport multimedia installations. Their deep expertise in AV technologies and their local field experience were instrumental in meeting the project’s tight timeline and budget.”

Mikael Charpin

Unit General Manager of Cities at Moment Factory

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“Electrosonic did more than just support us in design and integration of this project. They really worked with us as a partner from the beginning. Northland Church is very visionary in their thinking and it was a huge asset to have Electrosonic there to grasp and execute that vision.”

Bettina Buckley

CEO, WOW!Works

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“Throughout the installation process, the Design Consulting Group within Electrosonic remained engaged, representing our interests as architects and exhibit designers and ensuring that the design intent and functionality were maintained and protected throughout the design-and-build process.”

Emily Howard

Project Architect, PGAV Destinations

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A comprehensive plan to minimize risk.

Our Schematic Design team take financial, technical and usability factors into account to create a foundation for an outstanding AV solution. Clear visualization, end-to-end functional descriptions and transparent budgeting minimize the risk of costly changes or project overruns.

A modern, high-rise corporate office lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a city view. The space features wooden slatted ceilings with ambient lighting, contemporary leather seating, and minimalist round coffee tables on a blue rug. Three professionals are engaged in conversation near the seating area, while two others are seated in the background. A woman is walking through the space, which has a clean and airy atmosphere. Digital display panels on the walls show gradient backgrounds with white text, enhancing the sleek and professional setting.

Collaboration ensures design alignment throughout the project.

We work hand-in-hand with the full project team—architects, consultants, general contractors and end clients—to align on technology goals from the start. During this phase we share our Schematic Design including functional narratives and high-level diagrams to spark collaboration, ensure clarity and build consensus. This shared understanding sets the foundation for a seamless design-build process.