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Define adaptation: Adaptation is where 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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Define algorithm: An algorithm is a sequence of instructions to describe a set of actions.
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Define analogy: Analogy is the transfer of an idea from one context to another
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Define attribute listing: Attribute listing identifies the key features of a product or process and then enables designers to think of ways to change, modify, or improve each feature.
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Define brainstorming: Brainstorming is a form of group thinking, where wild ideas are collected. No criticism or evaluation occurs during the brainstorming period, rather it occurs afterwards.
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Define computer modeling: Computer modeling is a computer program that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system.
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Define computer-aided design (CAD): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid manufacturing.
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Define constructive discontent: Constructive discontent is analyzing a situation that would benefit from redesign, and working out a strategy for improving it.
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Define convergent thinking: Convergent thinking is the ability to analyse information in order to select an answer from alternatives.
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Define divergent thinking: Divergent thinking is using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem.
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Define exploded isometric drawing: Exploded isometric drawing is an isometric drawing of an object with more than one component that depicts how the parts of assemblies fit together.
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Define flow chart: A flow chart is a schematic representation of a process
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Define freehand drawing: Freehand drawing is the spontaneous representation of ideas on paper without the use of technical aids.
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Define incremental design: Incremental design is 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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Define isometric drawing: Isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object drawn with the horizontal plane at 30˚ to the vertical plane
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Define morphological synthesis: Morphological synthesis is an elaboration of attribute listing. After completing the list of features, creative thinking is used to determine how the features can be developed through new ideas to improve the design.
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Define orthographic drawing: Orthographic drawing is a series of flat views of an object showing it exactly as it is in shape and size.
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Define perspective drawing: Perspective drawing is a 3D drawing that realistically represents and object by utilizing foreshortening and vanishing points (usually imaginary ones).
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Define radical design: Radical design is where a completely new product is devised by going back to the root of a problem and thinking about a solution in a different way.
