designperspektive

Designperspektive is a term used in design discourse to describe the vantage point or frame through which problems are understood and solutions are conceived. It encompasses the assumptions, values, and criteria that guide decisions during the design process. While the specific focus can vary, the concept emphasizes that design is not only about form or function, but about how a problem is perceived.

In practice, designperspektive can be expressed through several dimensions, including the user or human perspective, the business or economic perspective, the technical feasibility perspective, and the ethical or societal perspective. Effective design often requires balancing these dimensions, resolving conflicts between desirability, viability, and feasibility.

Design teams surface and compare perspectives using methods such as user research, stakeholder mapping, personas, journey maps, co-design workshops, and scenario planning. Reflective practices, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and an iterative approach help align diverse viewpoints with project goals.

The concept is applied across domains, including product design, service design, UX, architecture, and policy design. It highlights the importance of accessibility, sustainability, cultural relevance, and inclusivity as design criteria rather than afterthoughts.

Designperspektive is not a single method but a frame that evolves with project context. Critics stress the need to acknowledge bias and power dynamics, avoid reducing design to a nominal checkbox, and continuously reframe problems as contexts change.

Related concepts include human-centered design, design thinking, inclusive design, and systems thinking.