The Design Process

Question 1

What is a design brief

Answer 1

A short statement that describes a need or problem

Question 2

What are “specifications”

Answer 2

Thr requirements that the solution or product must meet

Question 3

What are constraints

Answer 3

Things that limit your choices

Question 4

What is an evaluation criteria

Answer 4

A set of questions about the design process and product

Question 5

What does “investigate” mean

Answer 5

Investigate means to find out more about something

Question 6

What does design mean

Answer 6

Design is when you plan and write your plans and the Sketches of your ideas into a design brief

Question 7

What are specifications

Answer 7

Specifications are the requirements that the solution or product must meet

Question 8

What are constraints

Answer 8

Constraints are the things that can limit the work or Solutions and they must be listed

Question 9

What are initial sketches

Answer 9

Initial sketches are quick , free hand drawings that help clarify your ideas in A drawn form.

Question 10

What is a budget

Answer 10

A budget is a planned way of Working Out the cost of the product you want to make.

Question 11

List the 10 design specifications

Answer 11

Function: what must it be able to do?
Function: will the product work?
Who will use it?
Which materials to use?
The best size And shape for the product
How much will it cost to make?
Manufacture: how easy will it be to make?
Safety: is the product safe to use?
What will it look like
Environment : what effect will the product have on the environment?
Storage: will it be easy to store?