Joonistamapõhise

Joonistamapõhise is an Estonian term used to describe a methodological or documentary approach in which drawings function as the primary source of information. The word is formed from the verb joonistama (to draw) and the suffix -põhine, meaning based on, with the genitive form joonistamapõhise used to modify a following noun (for example, joonistamapõhise projekti).

In practice, joonistamapõhise workflows emphasize sketches, plans, diagrams, and other visual representations as the main carriers of requirements, assumptions, and design intent, rather than formal written specifications or fully parametric digital models. The concept appears in fields such as architecture, urban planning, industrial design, education, and archival documentation. In architecture, a joonistamapõhise projekt can be quicker to develop in early stages and facilitates visual communication with stakeholders; in education, joonistamapõhised õpimaterjalid rely on drawings to illustrate concepts rather than textual explanations.

Characteristics of a joonistamapõhise approach include a strong emphasis on visual clarity, rapid ideation, and accessibility for non-specialists. Potential limitations involve ambiguity in meaning without accompanying text, challenges in deriving exact dimensions or behaviors, and the need for supplementary documentation when moving from concept to production or construction.

Related terms include joonis (drawing), visand (sketch), and plaan (plan). Joonistamapõhine is often discussed in contrast to CAD- or BIM-based methodologies that prioritize digital models and parametric data.