design brief

noun [C] PRODUCTION, MANAGEMENT

Definition

› a written description of what a new project or product should do, what is needed to produce it, how long it will take, etc.: An effective design brief is the single most critical factor in ensuring that a project is successful.

(Definition of design brief noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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