Product Design Glossary

adjective able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; sturdy; lasting

• The durable material used in the construction of the bridge ensures its long-lasting strength and stability.
• I bought a durable backpack for my hiking trip so it can withstand rough conditions.
• These shoes are so durable, they can handle anything you throw at them.
• Her love for him was like a durable bond that could not be easily broken.

adjective able to be shaped or molded

• The new material is highly shapable and can be molded into various forms with ease.
• I love working with clay because it's so shapable and fun to sculpt.
• This putty is super shapable, you can make all kinds of cool shapes with it.
• Her mind is shapable, always open to new ideas and perspectives.

adjective difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight; cumbersome

• The new machinery was too unwieldy to fit through the narrow doorway.
• Carrying that big box is such an unwieldy task!
• I hate using this unwieldy old laptop, it's so slow.
• Her unwieldy emotions were difficult to control during the stressful situation.

adjective describing the appearance of something as extremely bad or unpleasant

• The awful-looking building was in desperate need of renovation.
• I can't believe how awful-looking that new restaurant is.
• That outfit is so awful-looking, I can't believe she actually wore it.
• The awful-looking storm clouds on the horizon signaled trouble ahead.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'photorealistic' which describes a style of art or graphics that aims to replicate the appearance of a photograph.

• The artist's photorealistic paintings were highly praised for their attention to detail.
• I can't believe how photorealistic that drawing of the sunset is!
• That photorealistic photo looks so lit!
• Her descriptions were so vivid and photorealistic, it felt like I was right there with her.

noun a made-up word that does not have a specific definition

• The environmentally conscious individual opted for a flyke as their mode of transportation.
• Let's take the flyke out for a spin around the neighborhood.
• I saw a group of teenagers doing tricks on their flykes at the park.
• Her ideas seemed to flyke effortlessly from one topic to the next during the presentation.