Engineers usually create, then validate. Flip it. Faster learning, better results. I chose "Test-before-Design."

The goal?

* Know tech limits first. * Spot technical trade-offs fast. * Learn from each design cycle. * Match decisions with results.

It's like "design of experiments" – learn more with least testing. Don't just meet the end criteria. Learn more.

Some say it's slow or costly. But, choose smart, small tests. You'll get the answers you need. Fast.

* Maybe, the secret to innovative design isn't in redesigning, but in rethinking our testing strategy.