Write a design brief based on research
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a design brief after investigating and researching a context.
Key learning points
- Designers use a design brief to define the design task.
Keywords
Design opportunity - a gap, or a need where a new or improved product would be beneficial
Design brief - outlines the design opportunity, objectives and requirements of a design task
Informed - having knowledge or understanding about a subject, gained through research
Common misconception
A design brief should be very specific and identify a product that will be designed and manufactured.
To avoid design fixation, a design brief should be non-specific and open. A design brief should focus on the context and the problem, and not name a product that will be designed and made.
Teacher tip
Use the design brief success criteria in additional materials as support for students writing their own design briefs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.All design and technological practice takes place within that inform outcomes.
Q2.Innovative design can be restricted and limited if designers practice 'design __________ '
Q3.In reference to an interview or a questionnaire, match the type of question to the correct definition.
allows the respondent to give a short, specific response
allows the respondent to share their opinion
allows respondents to select multiple answer options
asks respondents to sort items in order of importance
Q4.Why do you need to examine your findings in detail when analysing data?
Q5.In terms of presenting data, what type of data could you include on a mind map?
Q6.In terms of design security, what do patents protect?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.After exploring investigations and research tasks, the next step is to create a …
Q2.A successful design brief will be ...
Q3.Who is it important to identify when writing a design brief?
Q4.A successful design brief will be by investigations and research.
Q5.To avoid design fixation, a design brief should focus on the context and the problem and not name a that will be designed and made.
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