designfaktor
Designfaktor is a term used in German-speaking design discourse to denote the set of design factors that influence the quality, feasibility, and success of a product, service, or space. The word combines Design and Faktor (factor) and is typically used informally in design briefs, strategy discussions, and consultancy to frame decision-making rather than to denote a formal standard or methodology.
Core design factors commonly cited under designfaktor include usability and user experience, aesthetics and emotional impact,
In practice, teams apply the concept by documenting designfaktor in briefs, performing factor-based scoring or weighting,
Variations and nuance exist: some practitioners treat designfaktor as a singular guiding factor, while others enumerate
See also: design thinking, design criteria, design constraints, product design, sustainability in design.