IED Design Brief

A design brief is...

• a verbal proposal that identifies the problem and consequences

• a written plan that identifies the problem, its criteria, and its constraints

• a document that contains constraints and limits

• an organized idea that presents a solution without regards to criteria

In which step of the design process is a design brief created?

• define problem

• generate concepts

• develop solution

• construct and test prototype

Describe the following Design Brief Component: Target Consumer

Select all that apply. Which is/are a Design Brief Component?

• Client

• Designer

• Problem Statement

• Constraints

• Product

This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.

• design statement

• client statement

• problem statement

• written statement

This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.

• design statement

• client statement

• problem statement

• written statement

Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?

• criteria

• constraints

Of criteria and constraints, which includes the limitations on the design, such as size and weight limitations and time and funds restrictions?

• criteria

• constraints

Together, the criteria and constraints form the requirements of the desired solution.

• No

• Yes

time, budget and safety are almost always considered to be____________

• trade-offs

• constraints

• criteria

• efficiency