• Collaborate with others on tasks • Reflect on their own learning
The Design Brief Process
The Design Brief Process is an open brief which is used to outline the requirements of a particular task. The DBP is ideally cyclical and reflective and may involve the following stages: • Defining the task • Investigation and research • Generating ideas and developing possible solutions • Presenting ideas to others for feedback • Refining the design • Production • Evaluation
You will then use the Design Brief Process to: • Research from a variety of sources, e.g. books, magazines, online, visits to shops, etc. • Analyse the brief to help generate ideas and possible solutions. • Plan for the requirements for the brief and for the Practical Food Skills examination. • Discuss your thoughts on how to approach the brief with your classmates and teacher.
Let the information below guide you to complete your CBA2: How to do this
Design Brief Process
Defining the problem/task
• You need to examine what the brief is really asking you to do. You must identify the problem to be solved.
• The best way is to write out the brief on a page, then using a highlighter or coloured pen underline all of the key words. These describe what needs to be done.
• Look up the definitions for these words, particularly the ones you do not understand. Now re-write this brief in your own words.
• List the requirements of the design; ask yourself what must be done to satisfy the brief.
• Examine the wording to see if there is a theme. How might this be included so that it will not look like an add-on or afterthought?
• Has the dish to suit any particular age group or special dietary consideration? What are the nutritional requirements of this particular age group or diet?
• At this stage you should reflect on your cooking skills, the ingredients available locally and the equipment you have in your school, as well as the time available to you to complete the task.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Food Literacy Skills Brief and Practical Food Skills Exam
