predesign
Blueprint in advance
Predesign is the preliminary phase of a design process, when goals, constraints, and requirements are established before detailed design work begins.
In architecture and engineering, predesign includes feasibility studies, site analysis, and budget planning: The predesign phase took three months.
As a verb, to predesign is to plan or configure something in advance of its full development.
Detailed technical drawing
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- draftPreliminary version of text
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
diagram · prototype · wireframe · mockup · template · framework · outline · roadmap
Forming mental concepts
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- conceptualizationMental creation of ideas
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
- innovationCreating something original
invention · inspiration · originality · experimentation · iteration · exploration · visualization · sketching
State of awaiting something
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
- preparationArranging things in advance
- visionAbility to see
prediction · projection · planning · prescience · providence · prudence · expectation · precognition
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
layout · diagram · prototype · wireframe · mockup · template · framework · outline · roadmap · specification
ideation
Forming mental concepts
- brainstormingGenerating many ideas freely
- conceptualizationMental creation of ideas
- imaginationFaculty for forming ideas
innovation · invention · inspiration · originality · experimentation · iteration · exploration · visualization · sketching · prototyping
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- forecastingEstimating future conditions
- preparationArranging things in advance
vision · prediction · projection · planning · prescience · providence · prudence · expectation · precognition · proactive
predesignimprovise
Perform without preparation
ad-lib · retrofit · extemporize · redesign · wing it
predesignimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneous creation · unplanned · accidental · haphazard · trial and error
predesignimprovise
Perform without preparation
spontaneous creation · extemporize · wing it · unplanned · happenstance