A ferret peeks out of a wooden carrier sitting on green grass, next to a design sketch document for a "FERRET CARRIER" with multiple views of the box.

Adam Boyle Prompt Pupils in Year 12 Technology and Design GCSE are coming up with designs for their sketch pages. Project Title: Safe and Comfortable Ferret Carrier for Field Use Client Profile: Maurice Fitzpatrick, 47 years old Enjoys rabbit hunting and caring for his ferret Currently uses a sack bag that is uncomfortable and unsafe for the ferret Design Brief: To design and make a transport box that safely and comfortably carries a ferret to and from hunting fields, ensuring proper ventilation and ease of use for the handler. Key Requirements: Functionality: Must allow the ferret to breathe easily Should be comfortable to prevent biting Easy to open and close without risk to the user Form & Shape: Rectangular or cube-shaped Compact and secure Aesthetics: Basic appearance May include paint or a visual reference image Safety: Prevents the ferret from biting the user Ensures the ferret is not harmed and can breathe properly Materials: Wood or metal Durable and suitable for outdoor use Size: Length: 15–25 cm Width: 25–35 cm Spacious enough for movement and ventilation Cost: Purchase cost: £25–50 Manufacturing cost: ≤ £20 Must be affordable and cost-effective to produce Existing Product Reference: Ferret sling carrier (example shown from anapkit.com) – used for comparison and inspiration Files attached: Agreement Trial info sketch pages.doc -. Attached is the agreement trial information and specification and mark scheme for this section of the theory. Examples are in this. Take See more