| Term: | Inverse design |
| Definition: |
Inverse design is the design process that starts with target properties of a design and then finds the values of suitable design parameters that satisfies the target properties. It is different from the traditional "forward" design process where we start with some values of design parameters and then evaluate the properties. |
| Examples: |
In architectrual design, it is common to be encountered with inverse design problems where expected geometries are prespecified as targets. |