Our Glossary of Terms
We use these terms a lot in our design, exploration and facilitation of course content. We thought it might be worthwhile sharing them so you get a better sense of who we are and what we strive for when delivering this to you.
Accessible
Easy to approach, reach, or use, often with consideration for diverse needs and limitations. Accessibility is like a ramp alongside stairs, offering everyone a way...
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The ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in real-world situations, balancing efficiency and safety. Think of capability like a well-tuned engine: it combines knowledge,...
Read MoreCapability Simulator
A tool designed to replicate real-world scenarios, allowing practice and assessment of skills and decision-making. Similar to a flight simulator for pilots, this helps users...
Read MoreCategory Design
The process of creating a new category in a market or field, often by defining unique characteristics or benefits. Category design is like carving a...
Read MoreCognitive Load
The total amount of mental effort being used in working memory, which can overload when managing too much information. Think of it as a backpack—too...
Read MoreCompliance
The act of following rules, standards, or guidelines, often essential for safety and quality assurance. Compliance is like staying within the lines when colouring; it...
Read MoreConstraint
A limitation or restriction that shapes how actions are carried out, often requiring creative solutions to work within. Constraints are like guardrails; they limit movement...
Read MoreContext Space
The environment or setting in which actions and decisions occur, encompassing time, place, and available resources. Context space is like the stage in a play—each...
Read MoreCredential
A recognition or qualification that attests to one’s knowledge or skill in a specific area. Similar to a key, a credential can open doors, though...
Read MoreDesign Thinking
A problem-solving approach that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iteration, focusing on user needs. Design thinking is like putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand...
Read MoreEnergy Light
Requiring minimal energy or resources, often designed to avoid overtaxing people or systems. Energy light is like a smartphone on low-power mode; it uses just...
Read MoreFocus, Attention
The directed mental energy toward a specific task or subject, crucial for effective learning and performance. Focus is like a spotlight, illuminating only what’s essential...
Read MoreForce Multiplier
A factor or tool that amplifies effort or resources, making outcomes more achievable with less input. Just like a lever, a force multiplier enables a...
Read MoreFundamental
Essential or core to a system, concept, or structure, often serving as the building blocks. Fundamentals are like the roots of a tree; they support...
Read MoreHuman Space
The domain that considers human limitations, capacities, and influences, including memory, emotions, and biases. Think of the human space as the user interface of a...
Read MoreImagination
The ability to form new ideas or visualize possibilities beyond current reality, which can be a driving force for creativity and problem-solving. Imagination is like...
Read MoreInformation
Data or facts that provide context, understanding, or direction but lack application on their own. Information is like a map; it shows the terrain but...
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