Principle 17. Another dimension

  1. To move an object in two- or three-dimensional space.
    Infrared computer mouse moves in space, instead of on a surface, for presentations.
    Five-axis cutting tool can be positioned where needed.
  2. Use a multi-story arrangement of objects instead of a single-story arrangement.
    Cassette with 6 CD's to increase music time and variety
    Electronic chips on both sides of a printed circuit board
    Employees "disappear" from the customers in a theme park, descend into a tunnel, and walk to their next assignment, where they return to the surface and magically reappear.
  3. Tilt or re-orient the object, lay it on its side.
    Dump truck
  4. Use 'another side' of a given area.
    Stack microelectronic hybrid circuits to improve density.