Analysing Problems

• The two types of brief are:

  • open brief
  • closed brief
• An open brief provides general guidelines and offers the opportunity for a wide range of possible outcomes
• A closed brief is specific and detailed in its requirements. This gives the client greater control of the process but can limit the range of possible outcomes
• Technical Specification describes what the product does after its been designed.
• Some purposes for technical specification are:

  • provides specific technical detail required to manufacture the product
  • produced after the product is designed and tested to provide specific technical information
• Type of information included in Technical Specifications is:

  • materials
  • processes to be used
  • assembly methods
  • production costs
  • dimensions
  • weight
  • maintenance cycles
  • performance
  • power supply
  • comply with safety standards
• Product Design Specification describes the requirements of the solution. This is for the products that have not yet been designed
• PDS stands for Production Design Specification
• Some purposes for product design specification are:

  • defines specific parameters
  • provides direction to the design process
  • used to evaluate changes in decision
• Type of information in Product Design Specification is:

  • number to be produced
  • target market
  • cost
  • impact on the environment
  • dimensions
  • information relating to design factors
  • environment it'll be used in
• Marketing Specification provides specific detail required to advertise, market and sell the product. They're produced prior to launching a products advertising and marketing plan
• Type of information in Marketing Specification is:

  • Intended market size in terms of volume
  • Target market/consumer
  • Retail Price
  • Any unique selling points (USPs)
  • Market Sectors
  • Methods of advertising
  • Advertising budgets