Peoplecentered
People-centered is an approach or philosophy that places people—their needs, rights, values, and preferences—at the center of planning, design, service delivery, and evaluation. It emphasizes that solutions should be inseparable from the experiences and perspectives of those affected, rather than being driven solely by organizational processes, technology, or assumed norms. The term is used across disciplines such as healthcare, social services, urban planning, development, and product design, often as a synonym or corollary to person-centered, human-centered, or user-centered approaches.
Key principles include respect for personhood and dignity; autonomy and empowerment; participation and co-design; inclusion and
Common applications span healthcare, where patient-centered or family-centered care seeks to tailor treatment to individual values;
Methods often involve qualitative stakeholder engagement, participatory design, co-creation, journey mapping, needs assessments, and outcome metrics
See also: patient-centered care, human-centered design, user-centered design, participatory planning, community-centered development.