Unit of competency Outline
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24/07/2026 7:43 AM AWST
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Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADES512
CUADES512
State Code
ODE81
ODE81
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work proactively with a client or commissioning organisation to develop and negotiate a design brief. It involves determining design requirements with stakeholders, developing and refining the design brief and finalising the terms and conditions of the brief.It applies to individuals working in any industry or design context where the designer plays a key role in determining the scope and nature of work required. Establishment, negotiation and refinement of a design brief requires the integration of highly-developed creative thinking, communication and planning skills in a process that may not be linear. Adaptability and effective responses to change and new ideas are crucial.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish design requirements
- 1.1 Identify and make contact with required stakeholders for the design project, in addition to the client
- 1.2 Identify and source information and references required for design project
- 1.3 Undertake critical analysis of sources and extract key information to inform the design project
- 1.4 Determine overall objectives and parameters for design project in collaboration with client and other key stakeholders
- 1.5 Seek, review and act on information needed to inform constructive communication with client
2. Develop and refine design brief
- 2.1 Develop concepts and ideas for inclusion in design brief
- 2.2 Undertake own analysis of concept and challenge ideas and approaches taken
- 2.3 Present ideas in applicable format/medium and discuss, debate and critically analyse in collaboration with key stakeholders
- 2.4 Reevaluate and refine options based on own analysis and discourse with others
- 2.5 Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design brief with client and document details according to organisational policies, procedures and standards
3. Negotiate terms and conditions
- 3.1 Negotiate and agree terms and conditions of brief in accordance with applicable organisational and professional standards
- 3.2 Clarify, agree and document roles and responsibilities of those involved in the project
- 3.3 Confirm agreements in writing in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Identify the need for specialist advice when developing formal agreements or contracts, and seek required assistance
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM32 | BSBDES502 | Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief | Unit of competency |