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| rendering | A full-color drawing that shows what the object will look like in a given light. |
| orthographic drawing | A drawing with true shape that shows what a part will look like from a given direction. |
| computer-aided drafting (CAD) | The software used to create 3-D drawings of design solutions. |
| pictorial drawing | A drawing that shows a single view of an object in a way that makes it look 3-D as your eye would see it. |
| prototype | A physical model of a final product or some aspect of a product. |
| computer numerical control CNC | Equipment used to convert CAD models into 3-D shapes. |
| ideation | The process of generating ideas. |
| mechanical drawing | A highly accurate technical drawing meant to communicate the size and shape of objects in great detail. |
| detail drawing | A type of working drawing that shows the exact shape and size of an object and include specific dimensions. |
| design brief | The document that guides the design process and includes constraints, such as size, cost, and quality. |
