Designkriterium
Designkriterium (plural Designkriterien) is a term used in German-language design discourse to denote a criterion that a design must satisfy. It refers to a requirement, often measurable, used to assess and guide the design of products, systems, or services.
Purpose and role: Designkriterien translate user needs, constraints, and regulatory expectations into concrete evaluation standards. They
Types: Designkriterien can be functional, performance, usability, safety, quality, and sustainability criteria, as well as regulatory
Development: They are typically derived during requirements engineering, user research, and risk assessment, and are stated
Use in design processes: Criteria guide concept development, drive evaluation and selection of alternatives, and define
Examples: For a consumer device, criteria might include battery life, thermal performance, weight, durability, and user
Relation to other concepts: Designkriterien intersect with constraints, user stories, and risk assessments. They provide a