PLTW: DESIGN BRIEF

A statement that briefly describes the design goals and needs of the stakeholders.

• Consumer Statement

• Designer Statement

• Criteria Statement

• Design Statement

A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.

• Design Brief

• Deliverables

• Problem Statement

• Design Statement

This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.

• design statement

• client statement

• problem statement

• written statement

This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.

• design statement

• client statement

• problem statement

• written statement

Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?

• criteria

• constraints

Of criteria and constraints, which includes the limitations on the design, such as size and weight limitations and time and funds restrictions?

• criteria

• constraints

Together, the criteria and constraints form the requirements of the desired solution.

• No

• Yes

True or False: It is not important for the designer to agree on the client's list of criteria and constraints before signing the contract.

• True

• False

Why is it important for the designer to research the solution to a problem?

• It is not important to do these things.

• Solutions may already exist.

Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?

• budget

• efficiency

• function

• aesthetics