Design, Planning, & Documentation skills focus on thinking ahead, communicating ideas clearly, and adapting designs to real-world constraints. These skills demonstrate intentional decision-making before and during construction.
Dimensioned drawings communicate accurate sizes, proportions, and relationships between parts before construction begins.
Cut lists and material estimates show the ability to plan material usage efficiently before starting a project.
Sequencing operations means arranging work steps in a logical and safe order.
Iterative design involves modifying plans during the build based on testing, feedback, or constraints.
This skill demonstrates designing around specific needs, limitations, or users.