aestheticcentric
Aestheticcentric is an adjective used to describe a design philosophy or critical stance that places aesthetics—the sensory and experiential qualities of form, color, texture, and composition—at the center of evaluation and decision-making. It holds that aesthetic experience is a primary source of value and meaning, potentially prioritized alongside or even above utility, usability, or practicality.
Etymology and usage: the term blends aesthetic with centric, signaling a focus on aesthetic criteria as central.
Core principles: aestheticcentrism emphasizes sensory engagement and coherent visual language; it treats beauty and perceptual harmony
Applications: the approach informs product design, architecture, digital interfaces, curation, and educational contexts about aesthetics. It
Criticism: detractors argue that excessive emphasis on aesthetics can lead to subjectivity, elitism, or neglect of
See also: aestheticism, formalism, design thinking, user experience, beauty, materiality.