A design brief must consider aesthetic issues. What is aesthetics related to?
What a design looks like
How a design works
How a design is manufactured
Which of the following is an aesthetic design consideration?
Purpose
Style
Client
Which of the following is a visual element you might include as an aesthetic consideration for a design brief?
Material
Colour
Which design issue does fitness for purpose most relate to?
Function
Aesthetics
Target market
Which target market consideration relates directly to production and distribution?
How much a design work will be sold for
Who a design will appeal to
How a design work will be sold
What kind of functional consideration is cost and materials?
Practicality
Constraints
Which of the following statements about primary and secondary functions in a design brief is correct?
The primary function of a kettle is to look stylish. The secondary function is to heat and pour water effectively.
The primary function of a chair is to match an interior design scheme. A secondary function is to provide comfortable seating.
The primary function of a watch is to tell the time effectively. Its secondary function is to be a status symbol.
A student has chosen to design a low cost chair with built in storage which can be used in a child’s bedroom. The following are examples of constraints. Which of these must be added to this particular brief?
Dimensions
Materials
A student is designing a theatrical headpiece for the principal actress in a musical theatre production. What should their brief state as the method of production?
Hand-made limited edition
One off, bespoke
Mass produced
A student has created a brief which identifies a niche market. Which of the following would be a niche market?
Teenagers who go snowboarding
The general public
Children