TASK 3 | PLANNING

Design Specification - A detailed list of measurable design requirements that guide how a product should look, function, and meet user needs. It defines what the design must achieve.

Criteria - Specific statements that describe the essential features or qualities your design must include — e.g., “The lamp should use warm light tones to create a peaceful mood.”

Reasoning - The justification or explanation for why a design choice is important, linking it to the user’s needs, the theme, or design goals.

Aesthetics - The visual appearance and emotional impact of the design, including form, colour, pattern, and style.

User Needs - The expectations, preferences, and requirements of the target audience or client that the design must fulfil.

Theme of Peace - The overarching concept guiding design choices — in this case, creating a lamp that communicates calmness, balance, or harmony.

Specificity - The quality of being clear and detailed in your descriptions. Designers should avoid vague terms like “nice” and instead describe how the design achieves its effect.

Justify - To give evidence-based reasons that support each design decision, showing thoughtfulness and connection to research.

Research - The process of collecting and analysing information to inform design decisions, such as client interviews or visual studies.

ClientThe person or group for whom the product is being designed; their feedback and needs shape the design specification.