a statement that outlines the requirements of a product

focsuing so heavily on one idea that creativity and problem-solving becomes limited

restrictions that shape a design solution

Design brief

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will develop designing and making principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

To outline the project requirements and guide the design process.

To provide a step-by-step plan for manufacturing.

What is the main purpose of a design brief?

When a designer becomes stuck on one idea and struggles to explore other solutions, this is called __________.

Match each element of a design brief to its description.

Research existing products and alternative solutions.

Use creative techniques like mind maps and brainstorming.

Generate multiple ideas before committing to one.

Test different ideas and refine the best one.

Put these strategies for avoiding design fixation in the correct order:

What term is used to describe the limitations or restrictions that designers work within, such as budget, time, and materials?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a design constraint?

Product analysis helps companies stay __________ by creating new or improved products.

A phone company reduces costs by removing key features

A shoe brand tests different materials to make trainers more comfortable

A company ignores customer feedback and continues with the same design

A brand copies a competitor’s product exactly without any changes

Which of the following is an example of using product analysis to improve a design?

To improve quality and meet customer needs

To create completely new products every time

A design __________ is a statement that outlines the requirements of a product.

The 4Ws are used to help structure a design brief. Which of the following questions focuses on defining the purpose of the design?

Asking people about their product preferences

Watching how users interact with a design

Match each research method to its correct example: