Understanding the Design Brief

1. Able to understand why a design brief is critical to the design process

1.1. Explain the purpose of a design brief
1.2. Outline the type of information you would expect to find in a design brief
1.3. Outline why the design brief is critical to the design process

2. Able to determine the design brief requirements

2.1. Identify the key client expectations within the design brief
2.2. Explain what the design solution must achieve
2.3. Identify the parameters and limitations in the design brief
2.4. Give examples of formats used for design briefs
2.5. Give examples of key terms used in a design brief and their meanings