Design Brief

You will be working with a client for this project so anything that you design will need to be what your client wants and needs.

To find out what you client wants, you will need to ask them.

A questionnaire is a good way of structuring the questions for you client. You can then send them the questions via a Google Form or visit them and ask them in person.

Task 1- Questionnaire

Types of Questions

Open Questions

The answer that you receive from an open question is normally in the person’s own words.

You would ask the question and give a few lines for the person to write on.

Open questions have the following characteristics :-

They ask the respondent to think and reflect.
They will give you opinions and feelings.
They hand control of the conversation to the person being questioned.

Example :- What kind of film do you enjoy watching?

_________________________________________

Closed Questions

These type of questions normally give a selection of options to choose from.

Closed questions have the following characteristics :-

They give you facts.
They are easy to answer.
They are quick to answer.
They keep control of the conversation with the questioner.

Example :- What is your favourite colour?

[] red

[] blue

[] yellow

Task 2 - Design Brief

Write a conceptual statement and initial specification list based on what they have to say.

Analyse and breakdown the problem and make clear what your client wants in the situation / problem, conceptual statement and initial specifications.

Some starting points are here but you must add specific things from your interview with your client.

Conceptual Statement :-

Design and make a model of a collapsible shelter that can be easily carried to festivals.

Initial Specifications :-

The shelter must provide protection from both the sun and the rain.
The shelter must be easy to carry.
The shelter must be easy to put up and take down

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