functional design
41Design of quasi-experiments — The design of a quasi experiment relates to a particular type of experiment or other study in which one has little or no control over the allocation of the treatments or other factors being studied. The key difference in this empirical approach… …
42Functional Decomposition — A method of business analysis that dissects a complex business process to show its individual elements. Functional decomposition is used to facilitate the understanding and management of large and/or complex processes and can be used to help… …
43Design for the Third Millennium — ▪ 2001 by Patrick Coyne At the turn of the millennium, new product design both functional and visually striking was being showcased in homes around the world, defined the look of cars, and offered innovative styles for the products used for …
44design — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo French & Medieval Latin; Anglo French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de + signare to mark more at sign Date: 14th… …
45design patent — A patent issued on a new design that is novel for aesthetic reasons but makes no functional contribution to the device of which it is an element. Design patents last for 14 years from the date the patent is issued …
46Functional Obsolescence — A reduction in the usefulness or desirability of an object because of an outdated design feature, usually one that cannot be easily changed. The term is commonly used in real estate, but has a wide application. An original house in an older part… …
47functional obsolescence — The need for replacement because a structure or equipment has become inefficient or out moded because of improvements developed since its original construction or production. The loss of value due to inherent deficiencies within the property.… …
48functional obsolescence — The need for replacement because a structure or equipment has become inefficient or out moded because of improvements developed since its original construction or production. The loss of value due to inherent deficiencies within the property.… …
49graphic design — the art or profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience, esp. to produce a specific effect. * * * The art and profession of selecting and arranging visual elements such as… …
50Topic outline of design — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of design topics. Design, usually considered in the context of the applied arts, engineering, architecture, and other such creative endeavours, is used as both a noun and a verb. Design as a verb refers …
