The Design Brief is a summary of your analysis of the research you have done (A2 and A3).

Present your analysis in three paragraphs

1. Revise and restate the design opportunity and describe the user group. This is important. Your research might have changed how you think about the user group or the problem.  (5-8 sentences)

2. Summary of your research. Summarize the key findings of your research. You should identify important elements of your design, such as key dimensions, functions, or features that will make for a successful design. Explain how this information is relevant to solving the problem.  (6-10 sentences)

3. Outline the benefits and broad requirements of solving this problem for your users. (5-10 points, bullet point style)

Remember to cite all sources in MLA style. Make explicit reference to your research.

Steps

1. Review your research and analysis in A1-A3.  

2. What have you learned learned about your user group and their needs?

3. What new understandings do you have about the problem or design opportunity?

4. Revise and Restate the design opportunity and user group in 3-4 sentences.

Resources

Use the resources for defining user groups in DP Topic 7

Steps

1. Review your research and analysis in A2-A3.  

2. Identify the important features, elements, and functions of your design.

3. Summarize and Present this information in a paragraph (6-10 sentences)

4. Explain how this information is relevant or important to solving the problem.

Steps

Identify the benefits of solving this problem. You might have already done this in A1. Develop or restate them here. Keep your focus on how the solution will solve the problem and improve the situation for the user and or the environment.