What is  a Specification?                                                  Contents Page

The specification is a list which gives all the information about the product you are making. It can be used like a tick list when you are designing to ensure you are sticking to the target group/product you have decided upon. 

A specification should be written in bullet point form

 It should cover some of the following points:

• Performance- How ,where is the product meant to work?

• Function of the product- What is the purpose of the product?

• Appearance- how will it be coloured? What decoration will be on it?

• What materials could be used? Characteristics which are needed

• the max/min dimensions

• general shape/ form of the product

• special considerations or constraints required by consumer

• likely costs in production

• Safety- What safety factors and regulations need to be considered

• Environmental issues- Are there any legal or environmental requirements the product should meet

• Quality- how will you produce a marketable quality product. Consider quality assurance and quality control

• Life in service- how long will the product be expected to last for?

•  in OCR Textiles coursework refer to Batch Production