How to write a 'Product Design Specification'.
{"Image DocumentName": "How to analyse your research and write up a design specification", "Image ImageDescription": "Why we compile a mood board: A mood board is basically a collection of graphical elements that set the tone for your design. Typically these include examples of: Typography. Imagery. Colour. Layout. Style. They put us in control - Previously it was the client who was making design suggestions and selecting inspirational sites. By using mood boards we were the ones setting the tone and suggesting the direction. After all that is what the client is paying us for! They are quick and easy to create \u2013 Developing design comps is time consuming and expensive, especially for something that may ultimately be discarded. Mood boards can be produced relatively easily, which means they are viewed as disposable. As a result the designer is not overly committed to a particular path and the client can see multiple revisions. The client focuses on design, not content \u2013 We found that when clients looked at a design comp they were more concerned with the content than the design. Because mood boards do not contain real content, this problem is avoided and the client can focus on typography, imagery and colour. The introduction of mood boards made an enormous difference to the running of our design projects. However, over time we have made some mistakes that have reduced the effectiveness of mood boards. Product analysis. Where did you find the products to analyse? What price range did they come under? Overall what functions do they all have, (i.e. educational and what benefits would they have for a child learning)? What aesthetics do they have (appearance)? How have they been made, techniques, materials, and quality of manufacture, safety features and technology? Who is your client, do they have a corporate image, what graphical styles have they used when promoting their product? How will these products help you design your own?", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}