Design Briefs for Innovative Products

Design and Technology
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet helps you understand how to create effective design briefs in response to real-world problems. Focus on developing clear, practical, and creative solutions.

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Design Briefs for Innovative Products

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Grade Year 9
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This worksheet helps you understand how to create effective design briefs in response to real-world problems. Focus on developing clear, practical, and creative solutions.

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1.
Identify a common problem faced by students in your school and write a brief design brief that describes the problem and what a new product could do to solve it.
[6 marks]
2.
Design a brief for creating a portable, eco-friendly lunchbox suitable for students. Include key features it should have.
[8 marks]
3.
Write a design brief for a new type of sports equipment that improves safety during cycling. What problem does it address and what should the product achieve?
[8 marks]
4.
Sketch a design concept for a multi-purpose school bag that is lightweight, durable, and has multiple compartments. Leave a large blank space for your drawing.
[10 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
5.
Create a design brief for a new type of ergonomic office chair aimed at reducing back pain. What are the key specifications and features?
[8 marks]
6.
Draw a plan for a simple, user-friendly kitchen utensil designed for children. Indicate features that make it safe and easy to use.
[10 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
7.
Write a design brief for a weather-resistant outdoor table suitable for a school playground. What specifications should it include?
[8 marks]
8.
Sketch a concept for a lightweight, portable water bottle that keeps drinks cold for longer. Use annotations to explain your design choices.
[10 marks]
Drawing / Sketch space
9.
Design a brief for a new type of reusable shopping bag that is foldable and easy to carry. What are the essential features?
[6 marks]
10.
Create a design brief for a compact, foldable bicycle that is suitable for urban commuting. What should it include?
[8 marks]

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1/2/2026
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