1. Mini brief – Solar powered clock
Name: Teacher:

2. Design Brief
Must
Initial Spec (this is given to you on the brief sheet)
Should
Could
Target Market
Design brief (consider 5Ws – What, Who, Why, Where, When)

3. Research and Analysis Product Analysis Focused research Inspiration
Aesthetics
(what does it look like? What are its colours, form and shape?)
Target Market
(Who is it for? Why is it suitable for them? Who else might use it?)
Function
(How does it work? Where is it used? Does it work well?)
Materials and Components
(What is made from? Does it have any ready made components?)
Manufacture
(what tools or machines are used to make this?)
Cost
(How much does it cost to buy and to make? Is this a good/bad price?)
Environmental Issues
(Is it recyclable/reusable? Does it last a long time?)
Inspiration
(Pick 4 images which will inspire you when you are design)
Ergonomics
(Look into how a product needs to be the correct dimension and be comfortable to use)
Technology
(Look at solar technology and why it is a suitable why to power the clock)

4. Focused Specification
Specification (this should be a more focused and detailed specification including info from your research conclusion- what the product WILL do)
Heading
Point
Justification
Target Market
Function
Aesthetics
Materials and Components
Size
Durability
Safety
Cost