Inquiring and Analyzing

Design Brief
The formal starting point of the design, states the expectations and design problem. Does not
provide the solution.The design brief states the intended outcome and the major constraints
within which it must be achieved.

Problem Statement (defines problem):

The problem is...
A lot of Seventh graders at LBCS do not bring a snack

Why is the problem important?

The problem is important because...
Seventh graders cannot function as well while they are hungry

Goal/Aim (what will be accomplished by the design):

The goal/aim of the project is to...

Get food to all of the starving seventh graders

Target Audience (who will use/benefit from the product)

My target audience is...
Seventh Graders at LBCS

Major Constraints (which place constraints on design; i.e. materials, cost, time, etc.)
The major constraints are...

The major constraint is mainly cost

Time-Scale (how long will it take to produce your product)

It will take only 1 period to make the project in school but will take some time to get the
materials outside of school.

Design Examples (describes the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the
problem) Some examples of good designs are...

Some good designs are: Food Banks, Grocery Stores, Non-profit Organizations.
Investigation continued...

What do you need to know to develop a solution to the problem? (These questions should guide
your investigation) Prioritize your list with most important things first.
(Add rows as needed)

Research Question Priority (#) Why it is important Sources

Example: What is the best 3 Hull shape and Internet: pictures of various
hull shape for improved hydrodynamics has an impact boat hull designs
hydrodynamics? on the paddleboats speed
and stability. Interviews of boaters

How can we get money for 1 Food costs money and we do House chores, Local help
the food? not have money so we will needed sites.
not have food.

Where can we distribute the 2 We need a place to distribute Google Maps

food from? our food from that is secure
and manageable.

How can we manage how 3 We do not want to be unfair Template checklists, Nutrition
much food everyone gets? and give some people more facts
food than others.

What kind of food will we 4 We want to find We can see compare what
distribute? non-perishable food that can foods perish and what do not.
be bought in bulk. Also what cost

On average how many 6 It would be good to have a Asking people if they do or do

people are in need of a snack view of how many people we not have a snack.
every day? would be feeding. Survey

What allergies do we need to 5 We dont want people eating Survey, nutrition facts
be aware of? unsafe food

Respond when your investigation is complete. What sources did you use for research and what
relevant findings did you make. Be specific here, include web addresses, specific individuals,
book titles, etc. Think of this section as answers to the things you listed in the questions above.
The sources I used were...the information I found was...

Research Question Findings Sources

Example: What is the best hull shape for
improved hydrodynamics?
How can we get money for food?
Where can we distribute food from?
How can we manage how much food
everyone gets?
What kind of food will we distribute?
On average how many people are in
need of a snack every day?
After looking at dozens of pictures of
various types of boats, such as, paddle
boats, race boats, cargo ships, fishing
boats, etc, I found that a boat with a
squared back with a V shaped bow are
most commonly used, providing the best
hydrodynamics and boat stability.
We can ask our parents for money and
or get donations outside of school. We
can also earn money and use that to buy
the food
After looking at the school map, the best
place to set up is on the side of room 14
We can use measuring cups to be
sanitary and fair
We can distribute cereal, Z bars, other
bars, Ramen, and chips
An average of 15 people do not have a
snack every day
Internet:
http://www.compositesworld.com/articles
/the-basics-of-boat-design
http://www.thewoodenboatschool.com/b
oatbuilding/boat-design-elements.php
Google Images: pictures of various boat
hull designs
Interviews with frequent boaters
-Sergeant Amos (Coast Guard)
-Private Cunningham (Navy)
-My Dad (fisherman)
-My friend Blake (water skier)
Conversation with my partner and Mr.
Smith
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Loo
mis+Basin+Charter+School/@38.78911
83,-121.173024,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4
m7!3m6!1s0x809b1dd6117fd97f:0xa621
4c0f167ee099!8m2!3d38.7893899!4d-12
1.1699721!9m1!1b1
Conversation with my partner
http://www.livestrong.com/article/191773
-non-perishable-foods-list/
Survey of class