Designsincluding

Designsincluding is not a widely recognized term in design literature. In most contexts it appears to be a concatenation of the phrase “designs including,” resulting from typographical errors, data processing issues, or automatic text concatenation in searchable databases. As such, there is no established definition or body of theory specifically associated with the term itself. When encountered, it generally signals a need to restore proper word spacing rather than to reference a distinct concept.

In practice, the idea behind “designs including” is connected to how designers document scope and inclusivity within a brief or specification. Clear briefs often enumerate what a design must cover, including accessibility, multilingual content, or platform diversity. This helps ensure that downstream artifacts—wireframes, mockups, and prototypes—address the required elements and user groups. Proper documentation typically uses explicit lists or bullet points to avoid ambiguity, rather than concatenated terms.

Related concepts include inclusive design, universal design, and accessibility. Inclusive design emphasizes creating products usable by people with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and contexts. Universal design aims for broad usability from the outset. Accessibility focuses on removing barriers for individuals with disabilities. Clear terminology and disciplined writing practices help prevent issues like “designsincluding” from arising in project documents.

See also: inclusive design, universal design, accessibility, design documentation, requirements engineering.