designforslag

Designforslag, often translated as design proposal, is a term used to describe a proposed design concept intended to be presented to stakeholders during the early phase of a project. It serves to communicate ideas, test assumptions, and align expectations among clients, users, and project teams. It is distinct from a final design ready for construction or production, and is usually iterated based on feedback.

A designforslag typically includes a problem statement, design goals, and a list of requirements and constraints—functional, technical, budgetary, and regulatory. It also presents conceptual explorations such as sketches, diagrams, or renders, alternative approaches, and rough specifications for materials, systems, and interfaces. Scenarios or user journeys illustrate how the design would be used.

The proposal often contains an assessment of sustainability, maintenance, and lifecycle considerations, as well as risk and feasibility analyses and rough cost and schedule estimates. It may outline evaluation criteria and decision points to determine the next steps in the project.

In practice, designforslag is used across fields including architecture, product design, urban planning, and graphic design. It is produced in formats ranging from board presentations and written reports to digital models and interactive simulations.

The process typically involves ideation, critique sessions, refinement, and a chosen concept for further development. Feedback from stakeholders informs revisions, leading to more detailed designs or multiple variants for comparison.