Design Theory
The study of the principles and practices that inform and guide the design process.
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Design Principles
Fundamental guidelines that inform and shape the design process, ensuring consistency, usability, and effectiveness in product creation.
Design Ethics
The principles and guidelines that govern the moral and ethical aspects of design, ensuring that designs are socially responsible and beneficial.
Participatory Design
An approach to design that actively involves all stakeholders (e.g., employees, partners, customers) in the design process.
Contextual Design
A user-centered design process that involves understanding users' needs and workflows through field research and applying these insights to design.
Environmental Design
The process of addressing surrounding environmental parameters when devising plans, programs, policies, buildings, or products.
UCD
User-Centered Design (UCD) is an iterative design approach that focuses on understanding users' needs, preferences, and limitations throughout the design process.
Crit
Crit (Design Critique) is a structured feedback session where designers present their work and receive constructive feedback from peers.
HCD
Human-Centered Design (HCD) is an approach to problem-solving that involves the human perspective in all steps of the process.