Outlines the problem to be solved Focus based on a theme or event Contains all information (context and specifications) needed to solve the problem

Who – client or consumer informationWhy – reason the product is requiredWhat – client or consumer requirements; what needs to be prepared When – time/date the product needs to be ready Where – place/location to be served/eaten

Design briefsHow to write a design brief

Developing the design brief

Decide on the theme or eventDescribe the event or occasion/purpose of the product

Outline client or consumer informationAge, gender, lifestyle, particular food likes and dislikes, any special dietary requirements

Specify the client requirements Style of the meal or product, special nutritional needs, number of people to be served, use of particular ingredients

Incorporate the scope of the task into the design brief

Written in the context of the brief

A set of at least 2 food items, one savoury, one sweet (the product) At least 2 different cooking techniques or processes e.g making your own pastes, making your own bread, baking a dish,

Background information

Write a short paragraph about background information about your chosen country, maybe why you are interested in this country

For example

I have always been interested in Italian food and culture because my grandfather was born in Sicily. He had passed on his passion for certain dishes and we have cooked some of these dishes at our family special occasions.

Outline your specifications e.g what are the constraints and considerations of the brief

Are there any allergies to considerVegetarians to considerCostsNumber of dishesPresentation of dishTechniques and processesWould you like to produce a menu?

Constraints and considerations

Design brief ideas:

A favourite culture

Colours of IndiaThai treats A taste of Japan The flavours of FranceA tapestry of Tunisia Spanish dinner partyTasting Australia

Vegetables Nuts in Syrian Food Chocolate in Savoury dishes Coffee Spices of India Herbs and spices of Asia Cheese Dried fruit

Design brief ideas: Promoting an ingredient

A Chinese new year A religious celebration for your country e.g

a Hindu wedding feast Greek Easter family celebration Sicilian harvest feast

Design brief ideas: Celebration meal or event