1. Who will use it, where and how often?
Define the target user, area of use, application method, frequency and the situation in which the product becomes part of a routine.
A use case that guides product format and formulation questions.
Precise starting information leads to a more useful discussion about feasibility, development scope, packaging, quantity and timing.

Define the target user, area of use, application method, frequency and the situation in which the product becomes part of a routine.
A use case that guides product format and formulation questions.
The right path depends on how specific the product must be, what needs to differ and how much review work is expected.
A development route suited to the project instead of a one-size-fits-all proposal.
Expected quantity and target timing affect packaging options, material planning, production economics and the order of decisions.
More relevant questions about feasibility and production from the first discussion.
Dispensing, exposure, application and handling should be considered with the formulation, not after it.
Fewer late conflicts between the product format, pack and user routine.
The user, use conditions, handling and applicable review requirements differ by category and should not share a generic brief.
Questions that reflect the actual category and situation of use.
Decide which criteria the sample will be assessed against before it is reviewed.
Feedback that results in a decision, not an open-ended opinion.
An early idea is enough. A benchmark, existing formula, quantity range or target timing helps us prepare a more useful first discussion.