Requesteddesirable

Requesteddesirable is a coined term used in discussions of user-centered design and product management to denote a feature or attribute that a user explicitly requests and which stakeholders deem desirable. The concept aims to capture both demand from users and perceived value for the product or service.

Origin and usage context: The term combines the ideas of a feature that is requested with the notion of desirability from a business or design perspective. It is not a formal framework but appears in design discourse as a shorthand for prioritizing items that meet user requests while offering meaningful value.

Applications in practice: In product development, teams may collect user requests through interviews, surveys, or feedback channels and then assess desirability in terms of impact, alignment with goals, and feasibility. Features identified as requesteddesirable are often prioritized in roadmaps, tracked in backlogs, and given higher attention during planning cycles. The approach helps balance user voice with strategic fit and resource constraints.

Relation to established models: The concept intersects with the Kano model’s attractive and performance needs, as well as common prioritization methods such as scoring, RICE, or MoSCoW. It provides a framing device for discussions about why a given item should be built, not just because users asked for it, but because it adds substantial value.

Criticism and limitations: Some critics note that labeling items as requesteddesirable can overemphasize vocal user demands or obscure broader market considerations. It also risks conflating desire with verified value, requiring careful validation.

See also: user-centered design, product management, feature prioritization, Kano model, backlog management.