Engineering & design · Grades 5–10
Design briefs, criteria and constraints · Revision sheet
Define success before choosing a solution.
Learn the idea
Brief
A design brief names the problem, users and intended function.
Criteria
Criteria describe desired performance.
Constraints
Constraints are limits such as size, budget, time and safety.
Iteration
Testing and revision improve a design when evidence is used.
Explain without looking
- Why is a model-load test not certification for a real occupied structure?
- Why should trade-offs be documented?
Independent educational review required. Grade bands are approximate; these are not officially aligned curricula.