A design specification is a set of considerations, constraints and requirements for a solution: what the solution must or must not have to be successful. Every aspect of a specification must be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and testable (SMART). The specification should be directly connected to the design brief.

Aspects to consider in a design specification:

• Aesthetics
• Cost
• Customer
• Environmental Considerations
• Function
• Manufacturing
• Materials
• Safety
• Size

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Example

Look over the Criterion to see what you are going to be assessed on.

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Criteria

Find Symbols and Shapes for your Values

Now you have completed your research you should now have an idea of the things to consider in the design of a heraldic shield. Using the symbols and shapes that have been drawn out from the values/ ethos/ history that was identified in your family survey start collecting a series of images of the individual elements to assist in your idea development. Be sure to make some notes on/ next to your images about what you like/ identify in the image.

You will complete this in your OneNote.

	A: SWOT
	B: Average rate of return analysis
	C: Lewin's Force Field analysis (nb., an excellent tool for turning qualitative data into quantitative)
	D: Ratio analysis (e.g., earnings per share, gearing ratio)
	E: Cash Flow analysis

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