| A | B |
| Engineering design process | A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem |
| Prototype | An operating version of a solution to see if it will work |
| Research | gathering information for the Engineering Design Process |
| Engineer | Someone who designs and builds something to solve a problem |
| Constraints | Any factor that limits or restricts a design |
| Criteria | Things design needs to do in order to be successful |
| Iterate | To repeat an already completed task to incorporate new information |
| Brainstorming | The process by which group members freely suggest any creative solutions to a problem |
| Obsolete | An object that is no longer used or useful to society |
| Innovation | An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something |
| Engineering Notebook | A legal document and book in which an engineer will formally document, in chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project. |