Visualizing fundamental design principles

摘要

When I was studying under Vittorio Castelli, a professor at Columbia University and a senior research fellow at Xerox, I observed, listened, and learned. His understanding and insight brought fundamental design principles to light in both what was and what was yet to be. For more than 30 years, "Rino," as we called him, guided and inspired me and others as a mentor, an educator, and an inventor with unbridled energy and passion. Mentoring is a key element in fostering innovation. Each one of you can be that mentor for a young engineer or student. What are these fundamental design principles, and how can a mentor ingrain them in an individual?