Clause 7.3.3 Design and development output

The design and development output is the result of design and development process. The output is a clear description of the product, containing detailed information for production. For example: based on customer's requirements (design input), the chef will be able to clearly and specifically describe the process of preparing the meal, including the type and quantity of ingredients. In this example, the design output is documented on a recipe.

Other examples of design and development outputs are:

• an engineering design that is generally in the form of drawings and calculations;
• a fashion design that is in the form of sketches with specification relating to the fabric to be used;
• a graphics art design that is in the form of a particular layout to be used in a publication.

The format of the design and development output' obviously, depend on the type of organization. The design and development plan should describe what form output should be in. Whatever the format, it is essential that the output meet input requirements, that it contains clear criteria for acceptance or rejection, and that it clearly defines the characteristics of the product.

In 2008 edition, a note after the clause specifies that information for production and service provision may include details for preservation of product.

The design and development outputs should:

• meet input (7.3.2) requirements
• provide purchase information (7.4.2)
• information for production and service provision (7.5.1), including preservation requirement (7.5.5)
• product acceptance criteria (for measurement of product 8.2.4)
• characteristics essential for safe and proper use

External Document Reference: Documentation Kit

Methodology for Product Design and Development
Design and Development Plan/Review Record