| A | B |
| solution | Answer to a problem or opportunity. |
| prototype | Working model used to test a design concept by making observations & necessary adjustments. |
| orthosis | A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine. |
| spastic hemiplegia | A neuromuscular condition in which muscles on one side of the body are in a constant state of contraction. |
| cerebral palsy (CP) | Condition that affects body movement & coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant’s brain is still developing. |
| model | An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational & are often used in the development of scientific theories or the creation of artifacts. |
| collaboration | Working together on a common purpose. |
| team norms | Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team. |
| design process | A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. |
| iterative (design) | Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product. |
| design artifacts | A group of documentation that can include client interview responses, observations, research, design drawings, prototypes, photos, videos, test results, or satisfaction surveys. |
| decision matrix | A tool for comparing design solutions against one another, using specific criteria that are based on project requirements. |
| orthotist | A medical professional who helps patients who require body braces, called orthoses, to support their backs, legs, or feet. |