THE SPECIFICATION

The specification is a very important aspect of the design process. The specification is often written at the end of research
work and before design ideas are drawn up. It is now time to be specific about possible materials, overall size, colour, shape,
functions, features, and more.....

EXAMPLE LAYOUT TO SPECIFICATION PAGE

The specification shown below has a number of headings/subtitles. Usually, a sentence or two are written under each of the
headings. The specification should be agreed with the client/customer, as it is him/her who has commissioned the design and
manufacture of the product.
 SAMPLE COMPLETED SPEIFICATION SHEET
This specification has been written for a rocking chair.
 MANUFACTURING SEQUENCE DRAWING

The sequence drawing can either be another form of plan, completed before manufacturing the product OR show how the
product was manufactured, with photographs. The photographs would be taken at various stages, when you manufacture
your product. Each stage shows the tools, equipment, machinery and techniques employed during manufacture.

SAMPLE LAYOUT TO SEQUENCE DRAWING

 EXAMPLE SEQUENCE DRAWING
This is the sequence drawing for a child's electronic toy.
Anthropometrics and Ergonomics
Anthropometrics involve research that includes measurements of the human body. While ergonomics involves using
anthropometric data. When designing products to improve user experience. The primary difference between
anthropometrics and ergonomics is their focus and use.
 Examples of lifting equipment include:
 overhead cranes and their supporting runways.
 patient hoists.
 motor vehicle lifts.
 vehicle tail lifts and cranes fitted to vehicles.
 a building cleaning cradle and its suspension equipment.
 goods and passenger lifts.
 telehandlers and fork lifts.
 lifting accessories.