design and manufacturing

Question 1

What is a design brief used for

Answer 1

a designer needs a design brief to begin work on a new idea. often provided by a client and they will outline their expectations:
product+purpose, budget+timescale, where it would be sold and used. target market - who will use it.

Question 2

what is done when the design brief is agreed on

Answer 2

a design specifcation can be drawn up which includes more product detail
what, who, why, how much and how long, materials and aesthetics, environment, safety and measurables (dimensions and weights)

Question 3

why might a design brief be modified

Answer 3

during the testing of a prototype, designers may discover errors in dimensions, material isnt strong enough, selected finish isnt wearing enough. adjustments will need to be made earlier on as it will have a lower impact on time and cost

Question 4

manufacturing specification

Answer 4

document containing all the information needed to make a product. eg: technical drawings, CAD diagrams, timing plans and process flowcharts

Question 5

examples of content in manufacturing specification

Answer 5

assembly, annotations, equipments, materials, quantities, dimensions, quality control