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The design brief

The meeting brings the director and designers together. The director will explain the vision for the piece, including its , and setting, to enable a unified approach, and budgets will be set for each department.

All designers have to ensure that they consider the following within their area, to fulfil their brief or instructions:

  • the artistic intentions of the production and how to communicate the intended meaning for an audience
  • making appropriate choices for the style and of the piece
  • the establishing of character, period, location and time of day
  • the mood and atmosphere of the scene
  • selecting appropriate materials or equipment
  • collaboration with other designers
  • health and safety considerations
  • staying within the budget