Projektiver
Projektiver is a term encountered in design theory and project management that denotes an approach or stance oriented toward projecting future outcomes through iterative, collaborative processes. The term functions both as a noun and an adjective: a projektiver (one who practices projektiver) and projektiver methodology (the set of practices).
Origins and usage: The word appears in various design and planning discourses since the mid-2010s, often in
Characteristics: Projektiver emphasizes foresight, staged prototyping, stakeholder co-creation, and adaptable roadmaps. It combines elements of design
Applications: In architecture, projektiver informs early scenario planning and modular development. In software and product development,
Criticism: Critics argue that the term can be vague and its practical criteria are rarely operationalized,
See also: design thinking, futures studies, agile methodology, agile governance, scenario planning.