List all the features which your design will have.
Then for each point say why it is important for your design.
Examples of specification points and reasons - using a
Jewellery box as the example:-
| Must be safe in use |
It must be finished with non toxic products. No sharp
edges or rough areas that could cause injury. Not easily knocked
over since jewellery boxes are heavy and could cause injury if they
fell onto a hand or foot. |
| Must function |
Jewellery should be protected and displayed. Dirt and dust
should be kept out.
|
| Must be attractive - aesthetically pleasing. |
Attractive objects should be displayed and stored in an attractive
way. The design must be suitable for its environment ( where it
it is used) |
| Must be cost effective. |
The client must be able to afford the product if it was to be
manufactured. It must not use excessive amounts of material. Estimated
materials cost should not exceed £5.00 |
| Must be made using school facilities and my own skills |
The project must be made under supervision to ensure that it is
my own work. Teacher and technician guidance is essential. |
| Must be made using easily available materials and components. |
The manufacture of my product will be slowed down if the materials
and components are hard to obtain. |
| Must be strong enough for its intended purpose. |
A jewellery box may not get much rough treatment unless it is
portable. Must be strong to protect the contents against accidents. |
| Must be durable. |
Stand up to being used daily. |
| Must be finished to a high quality |
Non toxic finish, no rough edges, must be high quality since it
is used in a room where a good finish is expected. High quality
products holding valuable items. |
| Must be portable |
Could be taken on holiday. Keeps items secure when moving house
or even when tidying up. |
| Must be secure |
Could be locked to prevent items being taken or mislaid. |
| Must be easy to store |
Jewellery boxes are storage items but may be stored themselves. |
| Must be comfortable or easy to use (ERGONOMICS) |
Easy to operate, draws and doors open easily. Items are easy to
put away or get out again |
| Must be the right size for the client (e.g. ANTHROPOMETRIC data
is used for furniture to make sure that the sizes are suitable,
this data is also very important for clothing and of course ERGONOMICS
makes great use of anthropometric data) |
Handle must be the right size to hold. Hand and fingers will need
to fit in to retrieve items. |
There are more points here than you need. Some could be merged. Other
products can easily use similar points and reasons.
