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This document outlines a unit focused on identifying a design problem and creating a design brief to address it. It provides guidelines for writing a problem statement and a brief, emphasizing the importance of clarity and flexibility in the design process. Additionally, it includes instructions for analyzing a design problem and writing a specification with justifications for a product's features.

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Prep 1 - Fourth Form Feb 2024

This document outlines a unit focused on identifying a design problem and creating a design brief to address it. It provides guidelines for writing a problem statement and a brief, emphasizing the importance of clarity and flexibility in the design process. Additionally, it includes instructions for analyzing a design problem and writing a specification with justifications for a product's features.

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Classwork 1 and Prep 1

1 IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AND WRITING A BRIEF/SPECIFICATION


This unit will involve you in identifying a problem and writing a short statement of what you intend to do
to solve this and then setting guidelines or limits on how this will best be achieved.

First you must find a ‘problem’ to solve. Sometimes this may be given to you as a question set by the
teacher, or it could be something you have experienced at first hand. The ‘design brief’ follows the
‘problem’ and states clearly how you intend to solve the problem.

THE DESIGN PROBLEM/SITUATION/ISSUE:

1. The brief and problem is mainly text (writing) that is printed in a clear style so that it can be read and
understood easily.

2. The problem is about a paragraph in length. It describes the problem you are aiming to solve. Do not say
how you intend to solve the problem, only what the problem is. If you have been given a set question as
your design project, add more detail. The first sentence should state the problem, adding more detail with
the following sentences.

THE DESIGN BRIEF:

1. Always start the design brief with “I am going to design and make .....”. This is followed by a general
description of the type of device you feel will answer the design problem.

2. Do not be too specific. The brief should be a general description that allows you flexibility regarding the
type of product you intend to make. For example, if you are designing an automatic football feeding
training aid it may be a good idea not to say the specific football club it is for, at least not at this stage in
the project. Below is an example of a design problem and brief.

PROBLEM (Examples):

1. A famous department store has recognised that ice cream scoops have become incredibly popular over recent
years. (Especially in the summer months). After carrying out hundreds of market research sessions all over the
UK, they have discovered that young children and elderly people loved ice cream the most. The department
store’s issue is that they currently don’t stock scoops that cater for both these markets.

2. Tangled headphones are a nightmare! An aesthetically pleasing, practical and inexpensive product is required
that will relieve the stress of this issue for thousands of users.

3. A famous DIY store has had many complaints from elderly people regarding that their paintbrushes become
increasingly awkward and painful to use over a long period of time. Especially for those who suffer from
arthritis.
MY DESIGN BRIEF (Example):

I am going to design and make a paintbrush for the elderly that will alleviate the pain of painting for a
short or substantial amount of time. The product must look good and have a high aesthetic appeal (FORM)
and more importantly it must be effective when being used (FUNCTION). The product must also be designed
and manufactured so it can be used more than once (effective sustainability).

HOW TO ANALYSE A DESIGN PROBLEM:

1. Your design problem is below. Read this carefully.


A famous department store has requested that a number of products on their shelves be recommissioned,
so that they can be redesigned and reinvented in order to cater for the ever changing needs of the
user/consumer in today’s society. Many products on the market are redesigned in order to remain
popular and ‘trendy’. The department store has given you a list of their ‘everyday use’ products they have
put up for recommission and would like you to pick ONE, reinvent it and ultimately make it better for the
mass and global market.
2. In order to fully analyse the design problem to be solved think about the key words / phrases.
A company usually employs people. They may work in a factory or shop. A company is a business but also an
organisation of people who work together in order to be successful. A company pays wages and has other
costs but always aims to make a profit.

Write a list of 7 points (3 are already completed) which outline the important factors that would have to be
considered when reinventing an existing product on the market.

Eg 1. The product must look good (FORM) in order for the user/consumer to buy it and want to use it
Eg 2. The product must also work effectively (FUNCTION) in order to make the user/consumer happy.
Eg 3. The product must not be changed too dramatically so that the user/consumer doesn’t recognise
what it is and what it might do.

4.

5.

6.

7.
On this next page write a problem and brief for your product that you would like to reinvent, design and
model in this project. Use the information on page 1 to guide you.

Problem: (2 marks)

Brief: (2 marks) (say what your solution will do, who will use it and where it will
be used)

I am going to reinvent, design the…


WRITING A SPECIFICATION:
A specification set limits for your design solution. Without limits you might design something that
did not work for the target audience (eg it might be too large or expensive, or not do what they
wanted it to.)
The best specifications are justified- you say what you want the dual purpose product to do, and
then you say why this is important- this part is the justification. The example justification given
below has been underlined so you can see it clearly.
Complete the specification points below by adding the missing justifications for your dual purpose
product

Specification: (6 marks)
1. The (insert product) must be stable in use so that
it does break or cause an accident or injure those close by.

2. The (product) must be made using a minimum


of materials to ensure that the use of fossil fuels and the extraction process is kept
to a low level thus having less impact on the environment.

3. The (product) must be able to be used more


than once so it can increase its sustainability value and overall appeal

4. The (product) must look good and have a good


aesthetic appeal so that…

5. The (product) must be made from a suitable


material so that

6. The total cost of the (product) to the purchaser


should be no more than £40 so that…
7. The (product) should last for a minimum of two
years so that…

8. The user of the (product) should be able to


operate the (product name) without the need for
instructions because….

Your own Specification points

9.
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10.
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11.
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12.

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