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Build your design brief, step by step.

Answer eight short sections about your plot, your household and the home you want. You'll get a clear, printable brief as a PDF to download, ready to share with your design team. It takes about 15 minutes.

Brief builder

    Section 1Your project

    Start with the basics. Your answers shape the questions that follow.

    What kind of project is it?
    Not sure? See PPP explained.

    Your answers are saved on this device as you go, so you can come back to finish later.

    Your brief is ready

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    Questions

    What is a design brief?

    A design brief sets out what you want from your project: who the home is for, the spaces you need, how it should feel, your budget and your timescale. It's the starting point for any designer, and a clear brief saves time and money later.

    Do I need to answer every question?

    No. Answer what you can. Only the type of project and your contact details are needed to create the PDF. Gaps are useful too: they show what to discuss with your design team.

    What happens to my answers?

    Your answers are saved in your browser as you go. When you create your brief, ED Design receives a copy with your contact details, which we use only to talk to you about your project. See our privacy notice.

    Can I use the brief with another designer?

    Yes. The brief is yours to use with any designer, architect or builder.