A condition that affects body movement and coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant's brain is still developing
Cerebral Palsy
A preliminary visual of a possible 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.
Thumbnail Sketch
Measurement in length, width, and depth.
Dimension
A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.
Observation
A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.
problem statement
Working together on a common purpose.
Collaboration
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.
Isometric Sketch
(also called a tick mark) A form of math notation or a mark to indicate a unit of measurement.
Hatch marks
A tool for systematically ranking options using a set of criteria.
Decision matrix
A statement that briefly describes the design goals and needs of stakeholders.
design statement
A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
Design Process
A sketch typically including three primary views of an object that are drawn using orthographic projections. The top, front, and right primary views of the object are projected onto a drawing plane perpendicular to each view.
Multiview Sketch
The degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.
precision
A limit or restriction to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.
Constraint
A sequence of steps used to accomplish a task.
algorithm
A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.
Prototype
Another name for graph paper
Cartesian paper
A precision measuring device used to measure linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter
Dial Caliper
Rules or requirements that a design must follow.
Criteria
A mathematical model used to help identify all possible outcomes in a real world situation.
tree diagram
Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.
Team Norms
used to create three-dimensional (3D) views of objects on paper
Isometric paper
The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement
Accuracy
A change or improvement designed to produce optimal accuracy and function.
Modification
Lines that meet at a 90-degree angle.
perpendicular lines