Setting Project Requirements Flashcards
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When a project involves multiple stakeholders with different approval authority, what should be established during requirements?
Answer: A clear approval chain identifying who has final sign-off authority
Establishing a clear approval chain prevents conflicting feedback loops and ensures the designer knows whose decision is final.
A designer is hired to create packaging for a physical product. Which requirement is UNIQUE to this medium?
Answer: Accounting for dielines, bleed, and safe zones for physical production
Physical packaging requires dielines, bleed areas, and safe zones that are not relevant to screen-based designs, making these medium-specific requirements.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a 'kickoff meeting' in setting project requirements?
Answer: An initial meeting to align all parties on goals, expectations, and project scope
A kickoff meeting establishes shared understanding of goals, timelines, and responsibilities at the start of a project, reducing misalignment later.
A client requests a design 'in the style of' a trademarked brand. What is the CORRECT response?
Answer: Inform the client of potential legal issues and seek to capture the desired feeling without infringing
Designers must flag intellectual property risks and work to achieve a similar aesthetic through original design rather than reproduction of protected material.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of documenting client feedback in writing during a project?
Answer: To create a record that prevents disputes about what was requested and approved
Written documentation of feedback creates an audit trail that protects both parties and confirms what changes were agreed upon at each stage.
Which of the following represents a NON-FUNCTIONAL requirement for a design project?
Answer: The design must convey a sense of trustworthiness
Non-functional requirements describe qualities or perceptions (like trustworthiness) rather than technical specifications or measurable outputs.
A recurring client project requires designs to remain consistent across years. What tool BEST supports this long-term requirement?
Answer: A comprehensive brand style guide documenting all visual standards
A brand style guide documents all visual standards—colors, typography, logo usage—ensuring consistency across designers and projects over time.