In an industrial design class I took this sort of methodology was heavily stressed using words like "divergent thinking" and "no-worry prototypes". Generally,

In an industrial design class I took this sort of methodology was heavily stressed using words like "divergent thinking" and "no-worry prototypes". Generally, I believe that the super-specializing niche engineering that's popular today is best served by broadening your base rather than sharpening your technical skills to stand out in a field of pins. I.e. marketing, ID design attitudes, learning to paint.