Practice 3. Analyzing Research For Detailed Design Brief Formulation (2.3) - Unit 2: Sustainable Product Innovation (Project: Eco-Friendly Packaging Design)
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3. Analyzing Research for Detailed Design Brief Formulation

Practice - 3. Analyzing Research for Detailed Design Brief Formulation

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Question 1 Easy

What are the four key components of a detailed Design Brief?

  • Answer: 1. The Problem, 2. Target Audience, 3. Constraints, and 4. Desired Outcomes.
  • Hint: Think of it as the "Mission Statement" for your project.

💡 Hint: Think of it as the "Mission Statement" for your project.

Question 2 Easy

Define Evidence-Based Design according to the glossary.

  • Answer: Creating designs based on actual research findings rather than personal assumptions or guesswork.
  • Hint: It means "designing with proof."

💡 Hint: It means "designing with proof."

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Question 1

Which part of a design brief answers "Who exactly will be using the product"?

  • Type: MCQ
  • Options: The Problem, Constraints, Target Audience, Desired Outcomes
  • Correct Answer: Target Audience
  • Explanation: Defining the audience (often through Personas) ensures the product is tailored to the correct user needs.
  • Hint: Review the "5 Ws" memory aid.
The Problem
Constraints
Target Audience
Desired Outcomes * **Correct Answer**: Target Audience * **Explanation**: Defining the audience (often through Personas) ensures the product is tailored to the correct user needs. * **Hint**: Review the "5 Ws" memory aid.

💡 Hint: Review the "5 Ws" memory aid.

Question 2

A design brief should be written before you conduct any research to ensure you stay on track.

  • Type: Boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: A detailed design brief must be evidence-based, meaning it is written after research is analyzed so that it reflects real-world data.
  • Hint: Check the "Description" section.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: False * **Explanation**: A detailed design brief must be **evidence-based**
meaning it is written *after* research is analyzed so that it reflects real-world data. * **Hint**: Check the "Description" section.

💡 Hint: Check the "Description" section.

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Challenge 1 Hard

The 5 Ws Application: Take the "Strong Brief" from the examples and map it to the 5 Ws.

  • Solution:
  • Who: Teenagers.
  • What: Resealable, visually appealing snack package.
  • Where: Likely schools/on-the-go (implied by "snack package").
  • When: Within 90 days (for composting).
  • Why: To provide a biodegradable, eco-friendly alternative to standard plastic.
  • Hint: Use the "Memory Aids" section.

💡 Hint: Use the "Memory Aids" section.

Challenge 2 Hard

Data to Brief: You researched that 80% of elderly users struggle with "twist-off" bottle caps. Write one specific Constraint for a design brief based on this insight.

  • Solution: "The packaging must utilize a flip-top or lever-based opening mechanism that requires less than 2 Newtons of force to operate, ensuring accessibility for users with limited grip strength."
  • Hint: Make the "Insight" into a "Non-negotiable limit."

💡 Hint: Make the "Insight" into a "Non-negotiable limit."

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