Observercentered
Observer-centered is an adjective used to describe approaches that place the observer's perspective, experience, and limitations at the center of analysis, interpretation, or design. It contrasts with an object-centered or system-centered orientation, which prioritizes independent properties of the material world or the system being studied. The term emphasizes that knowledge, measurement, and communication are often mediated by the observer's apparatus, context, and cognitive frameworks.
In philosophy and epistemology, observer-centered approaches highlight first-person experience and the role of perception in forming
In design and human-computer interaction, observer-centered design prioritizes the needs, capabilities, and contexts of users; interfaces,
Benefits of an observer-centered stance include improved relevance, transparency about biases, and better alignment with user
See also: observer effect, phenomenology, user-centered design, frame of reference, reflexivity.