ETS 1 Design Process Vocab

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Decision Matrix

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A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.

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Define Problem

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Step in Design Process: define client, designer, problem, criteria, constraints, and deliverables.

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Develop a solution

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Step in Design Process: create detailed explanation, justify choice, make technical drawing, and create model.

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Technical Drawing

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A detailed drawing providing necessary information to produce a product, including material, size, shape, assembly, etc.

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Prototype

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A model that functions like the final solution.

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Redesign

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Fix the areas that are not working

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Scale

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Ratio between a model drawing and the actual object

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Another word for constraints?

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Limits

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Time, budget, and safety are considered to be ________________.

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Constraints

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One word to describe criteria?

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Requirements