Anything that has been created or built to solve a problem based off of human needs and wants.

A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. This encourages thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.

A series of steps engineers use to develop and design the best possible solution to a problem.

A measure in one direction.

Repeating the construct and test step of the Design Process until the prototype meets all of the project criteria.

Specific items or details that must be included in the final version of the design.

Something that limits the ability to design. Constraints may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human ability.

The process of understanding a problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the plan in order to solve a problem or meet a need or want.

To observe or study by close examination to gain a better understanding.

A strategy in which all members of a group discuss and generate multiple ideas which could be used to solve a problem.

To assess or check whether the design meets the specific project criteria.

A person who designs any of a variety of things to solve practical problems, using science, technology, and math.

A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.