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The project brief

Start your project brief.

Tell us what you need to build or change. Add the systems, budget and timing where you know them. Review everything before you send.

Complete the questions below, then review your details before sending. Required fields are marked *.

Required

First, what should we call you?

The person bringing the question.

Required

Where can the conversation continue?

Use an email address where we can reach you about this brief.

A little context

A little context about your organisation.

Both details are optional. An independent project is welcome too.

Required

What kind of work is taking shape?

Choose everything relevant. It is fine to be unsure about the discipline.

What kind of work is taking shape?

Required

What needs to become possible?

Describe the situation, who depends on it and what a useful result would change. Keep confidential records and credentials out of this brief.

Optional

What can we learn from already?

Choose the nearest description. This helps us understand the starting evidence.

What can we learn from already?

Optional

What does this need to connect with?

Optional. Existing applications, devices, data sources or a process run by another team can all matter.

Optional

Are there boundaries around the information?

Describe the level here, rather than sharing sensitive information itself.

Are there boundaries around the information?

Optional

Where is the work based?

Optional. A country or time zone is useful context, especially where location requirements affect the system.

A little context

What should shape the scope?

Optional context, not a commitment. A range, a date or “still exploring” is useful.

Optional

Anything the questions haven’t covered?

Optional. Constraints, reference links or another detail that would help us understand the work.

Required

May we use these details to respond?

You will review the whole brief before sending it.

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Your words.
One clear brief.

Review your completed answers above. You can amend any field before sending.

Your details are recorded only when a confirmation appears. An error leaves them unconfirmed.

Before you begin · 12 questions · 5 required · review before sending

What the brief asks.

One question at a time, in the order below. Most are optional: a range, a date or “still exploring” is a useful answer. You review the whole brief before anything is sent.

project-brief · 12 questions 5 required · 7 optional
project-brief.txtOne question at a time · back is always available
// Who is asking
01First, what should we call you? required
02Where can the conversation continue? required
03A little context about your organisation. optional
// The work
04What kind of work is taking shape? required
05What needs to become possible? required
06What can we learn from already? optional
07What does this need to connect with? optional
// Boundaries
08Are there boundaries around the information? optional
09Where is the work based? optional
// Scope
10What should shape the scope? optional
11Anything the questions haven’t covered? optional
// Consent
12May we use these details to respond? required
Read from the live brief. Keep credentials and confidential records out of every answer.
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