Term |
Definition |
Brainstorming |
A process in which group members freely suggest any creative solutions that come to mind. |
Constraint |
Any factor that limits a design. |
Trade-off |
An exchange in which one benefit is given up in order to obtain another. |
Prototype |
A working model used to test a design. |
Troubleshooting |
The process of analyzing a design problem and finding a way to fix it. |
Patent |
A legal document issued by a government that gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a limited time. |