Sstä
sstä is a term used in speculative design to denote a decorative motif and a related design philosophy. In this fictional framework, sstä describes a system in which pattern, surface, and light are integrated to produce a stable perceptual experience in environments that are otherwise complex or dynamic.
Etymology and origin: The term derives from a constructed language, Ssta, with the umlaut ä to signal
Characteristics: sstä motifs combine interlocking curved elements into tessellations; color is deliberately restrained, often using cool
Applications: In textiles, sstä appears as repeating bands or lattice-like patterns on fabrics; in architecture, facades
Reception: As a fictional construct, sstä is used to illustrate debates about ornament, usability, and aesthetic
See also: design fiction, tessellation, ornament, minimalism.