Design brief

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A design brief is a comprehensive written document for a design project developed in concert by a person representing the business need for design and the designer. The document is focused on the desired results of design – not aesthetics. Design Briefs are an extremely important part of the functions of Companies and corporations, especially engineering firms. A typical Design brief will follow the following layout:

1. Title Page
2. Table of contents
3. Company Profile
   • Specializations
   • Chief Engineer/Designer Profile
   • Company Name
   • Past Accomplishments
4. Problem Statement
   • Problem Description
   • Constraints
   • Budget
   • Time
   • Needs of the Problem
5. Goals
   • What you plan to accomplish
     • Due dates
6. Solution Analysis
   • Risks/Benefits
   • Planned Solutions
   • Sketches
7. Synopsis
   • Evaluation
   • Conclusion/Summary

See also

• creative brief

External links

• Writing A Successful Design Brief
• How to Write a Design Brief