Glossary of terms and concepts

By Atlas of the Future

Distributed Design That's why we're here. As a platform, we're exploring how and in which ways this concept has evolved and how we might find a secure place for it in the world of Design.

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Version Control A system of recording changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.

Digital fabrication A type of manufacturing process where the machine used to fabricate is controlled by a computer. Common machines include CNC Milling (Computer Numerical Control) 3D Printing and Laser cutter.

Fab Lab

Makerspace

Hackerspace

Maker

Designer

Maker movement

Commons-based peer production (CBPP)

digital transformation.

distributed agency

mission-oriented innovation

parametric design

non-rival goods

Arduino

prototyping