Interfészek

Interfészek is a term used in design theory and media studies to describe the layered network of interfaces that mediate human activity across digital, physical, and social environments. The word fészek is Hungarian for nest, and the term combines with inter- to suggest a set of interconnected cavities through which information and actions flow.

Concept and scope: Interfészek refers to the collection of surfaces, devices, software, urban elements, and social practices that people interact with daily. It emphasizes how interfaces shape attention, autonomy, privacy, accessibility, and interpretation, and it treats interfaces not as single screens but as connected environments.

History and reception: Originating in early 21st‑century design and ethnographic literature, the concept has been used in theoretical discussions and in exhibitions to analyze everyday technology. Proponents argue that studying interfészek helps reveal power dynamics in data flows, design biases, and the distribution of agency.

Examples and implications: Smart home dashboards, public kiosks, mobile apps, car interfaces, and collaborative workspaces can be read as parts of interfészek. The framework supports discussions of usability, ethics, and inclusive design by focusing on the relations between users, technologies, and spaces.

See also: Interface design, Human–computer interaction, Ubiquitous computing.