Lisanduv
Lisanduv is a theoretical concept used in design theory, systems thinking, and planning to describe a deliberate, additive approach to change. The term is rooted in Estonian-language elements lis- meaning “additional” and anduv meaning “increasing,” and it is employed in international discourse to characterize gradual, cumulative improvements rather than large, disruptive overhauls.
Lisanduv refers to an intervention strategy in which changes are implemented in small, verifiable steps. Each
Key principles include incremental delivery, modular architecture, backward compatibility, measurable results, risk containment, and continuous stakeholder
In software development, lisanduv appears as feature toggles, iterative releases, and microservice-based designs. In urban planning,
Benefits include reduced risk, easier rollback, better learning from real-world use, and closer alignment with user
A city installs a new bus corridor in two phases, with pilots, data collection, and adjustments before
Incrementalism, modular design, staged rollout, additive manufacturing.