How to Write a Furniture Design Brief

A design project's success is usually set in the first week. The clearer your brief, the more predictable the outcome. In this post I share six practical pointers from 400+ projects.

1. Define the user

Who will use this furniture? Age, body, frequency of use…

2. Measure the space

Design isn't abstract — it takes up room. Share plan, section and photos.

3. State the budget

No budget, no design. "10K-15K" beats "low but unclear" every time.

4. Provide style references

Pinterest, Behance, real store photos. Examples you like AND dislike both help.

5. Set the deadline

Opening? Move-in? Trade show? The design schedule depends on it.

6. Share producer info

Workshop capability, machines, past parts produced — constraints free the design.