Briefs And Specifications Flashcards
What is a design brief?
The starting point of a design project
What’s an open brief?
Gives general guidelines and allows a wide range of creative control for the designer
What’s a closed brief?
Gives specific/detailed requirements, Client has more control over the design process
What’s a specification?
A document which defines a design solution
When are specifications written?
Product design spec-Before
Technical spec-After
What’s a Product design spec’s purpose?
To define characteristics and provide direction during the design process
What’s a technical specification purpose?
Provides detail required to manufacture the product
Provides consumers with technical information
What should a technical spec include?
Materials
Manufacturing processes
Assembly methods
Production costs
