Konkrtised

Konkrtised is a term used to describe the process of turning abstract ideas into concrete, testable specifications and deliverables within a project. The origin of the word is unclear, and it appears in limited usage across design and product development discussions. In common usage, konkrtising an idea means imposing practical constraints, defining clear success criteria, and producing tangible artifacts early in the project timeline, even at the exploratory stage.

Process typically follows a staged approach: articulate the core problem and success metrics; extract actionable requirements; develop minimal viable artifacts or prototypes; conduct feedback sessions; refine specifications; and lock in a final, implementable plan. The emphasis is on making decisions based on concrete feedback rather than abstract debate, while maintaining flexibility through iterative cycles within fixed budgets and schedules.

Applications include software and hardware product design, architecture and urban planning, educational design, and startup product development. Proponents argue that konkrtising helps align teams, reduces risk, and accelerates learning by forcing early validation and resource commitment. Critics warn that excessive early concreteness can stifle exploration or misrepresent uncertain aspects of a problem; effective konkrtising relies on disciplined iteration and clear criteria for when to revise or revert decisions.

See also: concretization, prototyping, minimum viable product, agile development, design thinking.