Vocabulary Flashcards

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solution

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The answer to a problem or opportunity.

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prototype

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A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.

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model

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An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational and are often used in the development of scientific theories or the creation of artifacts.

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collaboration

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Working together on a common purpose.

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team norms

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Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.

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design process

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A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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decision matrix

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A tool for comparing design solutions against one another, using specific criteria that are based on project requirements.

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orthotist

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A medical professional who helps patients who require body braces, called orthoses, to support their backs, legs, or feet.

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thumbnail sketch

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A preliminary visual of an idea for a design. Most thumbnail sketches are not full size and have little detail. Their purpose is to help quickly explore possible alternative designs.

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isometric sketch

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A sketch in which an object’s parallel edges are drawn with parallel lines, typically at 30-degree angles to the horizontal baseline. There are no vanishing points, and three sides of the object can be seen simultaneously.