Unit 1 Design (Inside the classroom)

SKillful 3

innovative

new and original

principle

a basic belief or idea that affects how something is done

thorough

complete, not missing any necessary parts or details

unobtrusive

not attracting too much attention

gimmicky

something using flashy tricks, unnecessary features, or superficial devices to temporarily catch people's attention

headset

a device that combines headphones (speakers) with a built-in microphone

gadget

a small, specialized technological object or device that features an innovative, clever design

kit

a set of tools or equipment

come up with

to think of an idea, plan or solution

figure out

to be able to understand something or solve a problem

functional

designed to be good at doing a particular job

three-dimensional

having length, width, and depth

computer- generated

created by a computer program

Vessel

a hollow container ( such as cup, bowl, plate) used to hold liquids or objects

lacquer

a protective coating applied to wooden or ceramic objects that dries into a hard, glossy finish

notion

a belief, conception or mental idea about a specific topic

Aesthetic

the beauty of something or how it looks

Humility

the state of being modest, humble and free from pride or arrogance

Perfectionist

a person who refuses to accept standard short of complete flawlessness

mend

to repair or fix something that is broken, damaged, torn

Diminish

to make or become smaller, less impressive, reduced in authority/ value

illustrate

to clarify, explain or serve as an example of an abstract idea using a story or visual evidence

imitate

to copy, simulate, reproduce the appearance, behavior or style of something else

romanticized

portrayed or viewed as ideal, glamorous, meaningful rather than strictly factual

insecure

lacking of confidence, self- assurance, emotional security

unglazed

lacking of a smooth, shiny liquid coating applied to ceramics prior to firing

In light of

taking a specific perspective, fact or philosophy into consideration

In recognition of

as an official token, acknowledgement or the appreciation of a fact or achievement

easier said than done

simple to advocate in principle but difficult to put into practice

flaw and all

completely accepting someone or something including faults, imperfections and defects

Biomimicry/ biomimetic design

the architectural approach of coping models, systems and structures from nature to solve human engineering and design challenges

sustainability

the capacity to endure without depleting natural resources or causing permanent environmental damage

associate with

to mentally connect or link 2 ideas, feelings, phenomena

mimic

to imitate something

generate

to produce, create, bring power or energy into existence

Compress

to squeeze, force, or press air or gas into a smaller volume or higher density

re-design

to revise, restructure or reshape an object to optimize functions and solve defects

Delicate

fine, intricate and easily damaged in texture or structure

Appealing

visually attractive, inviting or pleasing to observe

Durable

able to withstand wear, pressure, damage over a long period; sturdy

inexpensive

affordable, requiring low cost or expenditure to maintain

Art imitates life

Stating that creative works naturally mirror human life and nature

Romantic notion

an idealized, poetic, or sentimental idea that may oversimplify reality

operate in harmony with

a function smoothly alongside an environment without causing harm or destruction

a perfect illustration of

an ideal, crime example that clearly demonstrates a theory or principle

be on good term with someone

to maintain friendly, cooperative and positive relations with others

to name just a few

used after listing several items to indicate that many other example exist

measurement

the size or amount of something, expressed in number or standard units such as millimeters, or ounces

alter

to change

contrast

a large difference

eventually

after a long period of time

fly in the face of

to contradict; to be the opposite of what is expected

extract

to remove something from a particular place

off the top of my head

without thinking carefully or checking facts

ring true

seem to be correct

substitute

a thing that replaces another thing; similar thing

interact

to talk or do things with other people