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| A solution to a problem in one field is used to provide a new idea for a design problem in another. |
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| A sequence of instructions to describe a set of actions. |
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| The transfer of an idea from one context to another. |
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| Identifies the key attributes of a product or process and then enables designers to think of ways to change, modify or improve each attribute. |
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| A form of group think. A group with a recommended size of 10-12 people first devises wild ideas, all of which are written down. No criticism or evaluation is allowed until this is finished, as it is impossible to be creative and critical at the same time. The ideas are then criticized and evaluated. |
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| Computer-aided design (CAD) |
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| The use of computer to aid the design process. |
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| A computer program that attempts to stimulate an abstract model of a particular system. |
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| Analyzing a situation that would benefit from redesign, and working out a strategy for improving it. |
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| The ability to analyze information in order to select an answer from alternatives. |
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| Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions ti a problem. |
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| Exploded Isometric Drawing |
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| An isometric drawing of an object with more than component that depicts how the part of assemblies fit together. |
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| A schematic representation of a process. |
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| The spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the used of technical aids. |
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| Small changes to the design of a product that seem trivial but the cumulative effect of which over a longer period can be very significant. |
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| A 3D representation of an object drawn with the horizontal plane at 30 degrees of the vertical plane. |
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| A model using mathematical symbols tha can be manipulated numerically. |
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| Is an elaboration of attribute listing. After completing the lost of attributes, list them along 2 sides of a 2D grid. Think creatively about how the attributes can be developed through new ideas in each of the cells to improve the design. |
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| A series of flat views of an object showing it exactly as it is in shape and size. |
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| A 3D drawing that realistically represents an object by utilizing foreshortening and vanishing points (usually imaginary ones). |
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| Where a completely new product is devised by going back to the roots of a problem and thinking about a solution in a different way. |
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