brief development lets teach it

1. brief developmentlets teach it Lesley Pearce Team Solutions Auckland University

3. What is brief development? • Dynamic process throughout practice • Clearly describes a desired outcome • Meets a need or realise an opportunity • Physical and social environment • Conceptual statement, what is to be done and why it should be done • Serves as an evaluative tool

5. A guiding document • Conceptual statement (oral, written, graphical means) • Based on exploration/analysis of context and issue • Attributes - broad descriptors • Specifications - appearance and performance - measurable • Can be progressed

7. Reverse psychology!

9. Write down the physical and functional specifications, these are measurable. • Develop a conceptual statement • What are the attributes? • How about possible contexts and issues

10. Specifications: Length 16cm Eight groves that taper from the tip to a length of 9cm. Recycled rimu - sustainable Shaped handle.. Can be used on all citrus fruits Easy to clean Natural finish Manufactured from one piece Clean lines etc

11. Possible attributes: Must be efficient when using all citrus fruits Light to hold Comfortable to use Safe to use in dishwasher Easily cleaned Hygienic Minimal maintenance Minimal impact on earth’s footprint No fussy parts Traditional style

12. Example of a conceptual statement:

13. Try other technological outcomes

14. Chocolate cheese

15. Energy drinks/advertising

16. Compare contrast to develop an understanding of the physicality and functionality of technological products

17. Writing a design brief and attributes • Work in groups • Use an article/research to allow students to discuss and identify a need or realise an opportunity • Write a conceptual statement that tells a story about what is to be done and why it should be done • What are the desired attributes

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