TASK 3 | PLANNING
TASK 3 | PLANNING
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DESIGN SPECIFICATION
Task.
For each of the five areas, list 3–4 criteria.
Example for Aesthetics:
Specification Criteria: The lamp should include geometric patterns.
Reasoning: Geometric patterns create a calming and orderly feel that supports the theme of peace.
Be clear and specific in your criteria. Avoid vague phrases like “look nice” or “be strong.” Instead, describe exactly how your design will achieve this (e.g., “use warm colours such as orange and yellow to create a welcoming atmosphere”).
Always justify your choices. In the Reasoning column, explain why the criteria matters for your design, the user, or the theme of peace.
4. Check your work – You should have:
3–4 criteria per area (15–20 criteria in total).
A clear and thoughtful reason for every criterion.
USE YOUR RESEARCH to create the design specification - what did your client want/need?
KEY WORDS
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KEY WORDS
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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.
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