Aspektusait
Aspektusait is a theoretical framework and practical method for analyzing and integrating multiple aspects of a complex phenomenon, system, or artifact. It focuses on mapping functional, aesthetic, ethical, contextual, and experiential dimensions to reveal how they influence each other and how they are perceived by different stakeholders.
The term combines notions of aspect analysis with site- or synthesis-oriented thinking, and is used in design
Practitioners identify relevant aspects, establish criteria for significance, and create an aspect map that locates each
Applications include user interface design (balancing usability, accessibility, performance, and brand voice), data storytelling (aligning accuracy,
Critiques note potential for abstraction, boundary ambiguity, and added complexity; proponents argue the method clarifies complexity
Etymology: the coinage blends "aspect" with a suffix suggesting synthesis or site, signaling integration of multiple
See also: systems theory, semiotics, information architecture, multi-criteria decision analysis.