{"id":171584,"date":"2022-07-14T16:01:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:01:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:01:38","slug":"how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you write a detailed design specification?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#How_do_you_write_a_detailed_design_specification\" title=\"How do you write a detailed design specification?\">How do you write a detailed design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_should_a_design_specification_include\" title=\"What should a design specification include?\">What should a design specification include?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_a_detailed_design_document\" title=\"What is a detailed design document?\">What is a detailed design document?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_a_design_specification_plan\" title=\"What is a design specification plan?\">What is a design specification plan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_a_detailed_design_specification\" title=\"What is a detailed design specification?\">What is a detailed design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_are_design_specifications_examples\" title=\"What are design specifications examples?\">What are design specifications examples?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_should_be_in_a_design_specification\" title=\"What should be in a design specification?\">What should be in a design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#How_do_you_write_a_detailed_design_document\" title=\"How do you write a detailed design document?\">How do you write a detailed design document?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_a_design_specification_and_why_is_it_important\" title=\"What is a design specification and why is it important?\">What is a design specification and why is it important?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#How_do_you_do_design_specifications\" title=\"How do you do design specifications?\">How do you do design specifications?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_detailed_design_document_in_software_engineering\" title=\"What is detailed design document in software engineering?\">What is detailed design document in software engineering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_design_document_of_a_project\" title=\"What is design document of a project?\">What is design document of a project?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_meant_by_document_design\" title=\"What is meant by document design?\">What is meant by document design?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_design_specification_of_a_project\" title=\"What is design specification of a project?\">What is design specification of a project?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#Why_do_designers_write_a_design_specification\" title=\"Why do designers write a design specification?\">Why do designers write a design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_the_role_of_design_specification\" title=\"What is the role of design specification?\">What is the role of design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_included_in_a_design_specification\" title=\"What is included in a design specification?\">What is included in a design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_are_examples_of_specifications\" title=\"What are examples of specifications?\">What are examples of specifications?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_design_specifications\" title=\"What are the different types of design specifications?\">What are the different types of design specifications?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_makes_a_good_design_specification\" title=\"What makes a good design specification?\">What makes a good design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_should_be_in_a_product_design_specification\" title=\"What should be in a product design specification?\">What should be in a product design specification?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#How_do_you_write_a_design_spec\" title=\"How do you write a design spec?\">How do you write a design spec?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_should_be_included_in_a_design_document\" title=\"What should be included in a design document?\">What should be included in a design document?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#What_is_a_detailed_system_design_document\" title=\"What is a detailed system design document?\">What is a detailed system design document?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-write-a-detailed-design-specification-2\/#How_do_you_prepare_a_project_design_document\" title=\"How do you prepare a project design document?\">How do you prepare a project design document?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_write_a_detailed_design_specification\"><\/span>How do you write a detailed design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, the design requirements (specifications) document includes the following things:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Full project overview.<\/li>\n<li>Main needs and goals.<\/li>\n<li>Target audience.<\/li>\n<li>Functional requirements and desired set of features.<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic aspects.<\/li>\n<li>Non-functional details.<\/li>\n<li>Recommendation and prohibitions.<\/li>\n<li>Questions.<\/li>\n<p>17-Jun-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_design_specification_include\"><\/span>What should a design specification include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 Final design specification (FDS) An FDS must include <b>all necessary drawings, dimensions, environmental factors, ergonomic factors, aesthetic factors, costs, requirements, quality, safety documentation, and disposal methods.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_detailed_design_document\"><\/span>What is a detailed design document?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The detailed design document <b>formally records the design of the content  that is, the lessons or modules and all the deliverables necessary. The detailed design document records the design of content.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_design_specification_plan\"><\/span>What is a design specification plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is <b>a document created to help you fully understand the problem before you start designing a solution. Only by knowing the full constraints of the problem to begin with can you come up with an effective solution that will not need a major overhaul somewhere down the line.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_detailed_design_specification\"><\/span>What is a detailed design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Detailed Design Specification (DDS) <b>describes how the hardware and software functionality identified in the Functional Specification will be developed and implemented. The Hardware DDS is a description of the hardware on which the software resides and how it is to be connected to any existing system or equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_design_specifications_examples\"><\/span>What are design specifications examples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is a detailed document that sets out exaclty what a product or a process should present. For example, the design specification could include <b>required dimensions, environmental factors, ergonomic factors, aesthetic factors, maintenance that will be needed, etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_in_a_design_specification\"><\/span>What should be in a design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 Final design specification (FDS) An FDS must include <b>all necessary drawings, dimensions, environmental factors, ergonomic factors, aesthetic factors, costs, requirements, quality, safety documentation, and disposal methods.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_write_a_detailed_design_document\"><\/span>How do you write a detailed design document?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To start, the following is a list of sections that you should at least consider including in your next design doc:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Title and People.  <\/li>\n<li>Overview.  <\/li>\n<li>Context.  <\/li>\n<li>Goals and Non-Goals.  <\/li>\n<li>Milestones.  <\/li>\n<li>Existing Solution.  <\/li>\n<li>Proposed Solution.  <\/li>\n<li>Alternative Solutions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_design_specification_and_why_is_it_important\"><\/span>What is a design specification and why is it important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Detailed Design Specification (DDS) <b>describes how the hardware and software functionality identified in the Functional Specification will be developed and implemented. The Hardware DDS is a description of the hardware on which the software resides and how it is to be connected to any existing system or equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_do_design_specifications\"><\/span>How do you do design specifications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is <b>a document created to help you fully understand the problem before you start designing a solution. Only by knowing the full constraints of the problem to begin with can you come up with an effective solution that will not need a major overhaul somewhere down the line.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_detailed_design_document_in_software_engineering\"><\/span>What is detailed design document in software engineering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are software design documents? A software design documentsometimes called software design specificationis <b>a detailed plan for developing a piece of software. An SDD should outline the finished software&#8217;s functionality (specs) and your team&#8217;s plans to build it (timeline, goals, etc.).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_design_document_of_a_project\"><\/span>What is design document of a project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Detailed Design Specification (DDS) <b>describes how the hardware and software functionality identified in the Functional Specification will be developed and implemented. The Hardware DDS is a description of the hardware on which the software resides and how it is to be connected to any existing system or equipment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_meant_by_document_design\"><\/span>What is meant by document design?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design document is <b>a complete high-level solution to the problem presented. It should be detailed enough that somebody who already understands the problem could go out and code the project without having to make any significant decisions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_design_specification_of_a_project\"><\/span>What is design specification of a project?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is <b>a document created to help you fully understand the problem before you start designing a solution. Only by knowing the full constraints of the problem to begin with can you come up with an effective solution that will not need a major overhaul somewhere down the line.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_designers_write_a_design_specification\"><\/span>Why do designers write a design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The specification <b>provides clear instructions on project intent, performance and construction. It can reference the quality and standards which should be applied. Materials and manufacturers&#8217; products can be clearly defined. Installation, testing and handover requirements can be identified.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_design_specification\"><\/span>What is the role of design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is a written document that <b>explains your product and specifies what you want it to perform as well as how the user should interact with it. While it may seem laborious to write everything down, it is the most crucial thing you can do in the early stages of product design and development.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_included_in_a_design_specification\"><\/span>What is included in a design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is a detailed document that sets out exaclty what a product or a process should present. For example, the design specification could include <b>required dimensions, environmental factors, ergonomic factors, aesthetic factors, maintenance that will be needed, etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_examples_of_specifications\"><\/span>What are examples of specifications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The definition of a specification is a precise requirement, or a detailed description of workmanship, materials or processes. <b>A mandate that only domestic plywood be used in the construction of your home is an example of a specification.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_design_specifications\"><\/span>What are the different types of design specifications?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Four Types of Specifications<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Product Specification: This describes a manufacturer&#8217;s product and its performance without consideration for a particular building.  <\/li>\n<li>Project Specification: This describes an architect&#8217;s design and performance requirements for a particular building.  <\/li>\n<li>Master Specification:  <\/li>\n<li>Guide Specification:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>30-Apr-2015<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_good_design_specification\"><\/span>What makes a good design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It should demonstrate that you understand the needs of the problem that you have identified. Every aspect of a specification must be <b>specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and testable (SMART). aspect of the specification, it can be considered that it has not met the criteria for success.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_in_a_product_design_specification\"><\/span>What should be in a product design specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It should be <b>a clear list with detailed information outlining every aspect of the design brief and fulfil SMART criteria (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and testable).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_write_a_design_spec\"><\/span>How do you write a design spec?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A design specification is a detailed document that sets out exaclty what a product or a process should present. For example, the design specification could include <b>required dimensions, environmental factors, ergonomic factors, aesthetic factors, maintenance that will be needed, etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_included_in_a_design_document\"><\/span>What should be included in a design document?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>To start, the following is a list of sections that you should at least consider including in your next design doc:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Title and People.  <\/li>\n<li>Overview.  <\/li>\n<li>Context.  <\/li>\n<li>Goals and Non-Goals.  <\/li>\n<li>Milestones.  <\/li>\n<li>Existing Solution.  <\/li>\n<li>Proposed Solution.  <\/li>\n<li>Alternative Solutions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_detailed_system_design_document\"><\/span>What is a detailed system design document?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The System Design Document (SDD) describes how the functional and nonfunctional requirements recorded in the Requirements Document, the preliminary user-oriented functional design recorded in the High Level Technical Design Concept\/Alternatives document, and the preliminary data design documented in the Logical Data<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prepare_a_project_design_document\"><\/span>How do you prepare a project design document?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Steps to Effective Project Design<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Define Project Goal.  <\/li>\n<li>Determine Outcomes, Objectives, and\/or Deliverables.  <\/li>\n<li>Identify Risks, Constraints, and Assumptions.  <\/li>\n<li>Prepare a Visual Aid.  <\/li>\n<li>Ballpark Your Budget.  <\/li>\n<li>Determine Approval and Monitoring Processes.<\/li>\n<p>28-Nov-2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you write a detailed design specification?What should a design specification include?What is a detailed design document?What is a design specification plan?What is a detailed design specification?What are design specifications examples?What should be in a design specification?How do you write a detailed design document?What is a design specification and why is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-171584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/171584\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=171584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=171584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}