Use this Product Design Specification (PDS) document to identify the requirements, constraints and specifications for a proposed product. The PDS defines what the product is required to provide to meet customer expectations.
FAQs on Product Design Specifications
Who: Engineers and Product Designers collaboratively create the PDS. Product managers and other stakeholders may also contribute to populating the document.
What: A PDS defines detailed technical requirements, performance specifications, and design constraints for a product. Think of it as a blueprint that outlines every aspect of the product’s functionality and requirements.
When: In general, the PDS is written early in the product development lifecycle. For instance, after initial concept development but before detailed design work begins. It’s often refined throughout the development process.
Why: The PDS is crucial for several reasons:
- It provides direction for the development team.
- It ensures all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the product goals.
- It helps in identifying potential issues early in the development process.
- It serves as a benchmark for evaluating the final product.
Where: The PDS is used in product development and manufacturing industries. It’s a key document in both small startups and large corporations.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
2 Design Guidelines
2.1 Assumptions / Constraints / Standards
3 Architecture Design
3.1 Logical View
3.2 Hardware Architecture
3.3 Software Architecture
3.4 Security Architecture
3.5 Communication Architecture
3.6 Performance
4 System Design
4.1 Use-Cases
4.2 Database Design
4.3 Data Conversions
4.4 Application Program Interfaces
4.5 User Interface Design
4.6 Performance
4.7 Section 508 Compliance
5 Product Design Specification Approval
Product Specifications
The template pack includes the following documents:
- 1 x Product Design Specification Document
Page Count
- MS Word document – 9 pages
File Format
The template is in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
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