designkritik
Designkritik, or design criticism, refers to the systematic evaluation and discussion of design artifacts, processes, and their contexts. It considers aesthetics, usability, materials, production methods, sustainability, cultural significance, and social impact. The goal is to understand design decisions and illuminate paths for improvement, rather than to assign simple judgments of right or wrong.
In education and professional practice, designkritik takes the form of critique sessions, design reviews, case studies,
The scope spans product design, graphic design, interaction design, architecture and urban design, service design, and
Designkritik is distinct from marketing or promotional critique and is intended to improve practice and public