Challenge 2: Puzzle Box Design Brief

⏱️ ~1–1.5 hrs

Clarity beats guesswork. A sharp Design Brief turns a fuzzy idea into a buildable plan that teammates and judges instantly understand.

Overview

Your task: Write a concise Design Brief that defines the purpose, audience, core concept, and how your puzzle box will meet the requirements.

Submission includes:

A written Design Brief
Clear articulation of purpose, audience, and core features
Direct reference to how your concept satisfies constraints (size, processes, etc.)

Your goal is to communicate your vision in a professional, organized way that sets up successful prototyping and fabrication.

What to Do (5 Steps)

Define the Purpose

State what the puzzle box is meant to accomplish (entertainment, education, security, etc.).

Identify the Target Audience

Describe who will use it: age, interests, skill level, and context of use.

Describe the Core Concept

Explain the main mechanic, theme, or idea (e.g., sliding panels, hidden latch, sequential steps, narrative theme).

State Requirements & Constraints

Reference the requirements and explain how you’ll meet them (e.g., size limits, use of Laser Cutting and 3D Printing, minimum 3D-printed thicknesses, etc.).

Outline Design Goals

List priorities such as durability, aesthetics, complexity, portability, and ease of manufacture.

What to Submit

A single PDF file containing your Design Brief, encapsulating all 5 steps above.

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Why do this?

Think like a pro — briefs are standard in product and industrial design; they align teams and cut scope creep.
Design to constraints — proving how you’ll meet size and process requirements avoids rework later.
Build faster — a focused brief streamlines prototyping, testing, and manufacturing decisions.
Earn recognition 🟡 — a clean, complete brief scores well and sets up your future submissions.

Scoring (Total: 100 pts)

Clarity

Brief is well-written, easy to follow, and free of ambiguity.

30 pts

Professionalism

Information is organized, concise, and purposeful—reads like a real design document.

30 pts

Connection to Requirements

Concept clearly explains how it meets the puzzle box requirements and constraints.

40 pts

Challenge 2: Manufacturing Mastery

Challenge 2: Puzzle Box Design Brief

Overview

What to Do (5 Steps)

Define the Purpose

Identify the Target Audience

Describe the Core Concept

State Requirements & Constraints

Outline Design Goals

What to Submit

Why do this?

Scoring (Total: 100 pts)

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ManufacturingChallenge 2: Manufacturing Mastery

Challenge 2: Manufacturing Mastery

Overview

What to Do (5 Steps)

Define the Purpose

Identify the Target Audience

Describe the Core Concept

State Requirements & Constraints

Outline Design Goals

What to Submit

Why do this?

Scoring (Total: 100 pts)

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