designtilgang

Designtilgang is a Danish term that denotes the authorization to access design resources within an organization or system. The term covers both the right to view and the right to modify design files, templates, design systems, and related tooling. In practice, designtilgang is implemented through access control mechanisms that assign permissions to individuals or groups based on their role and the project context.

Typical models include read, write, approve, and admin privileges; access can be restricted by project, data sensitivity, or stage in the design process. Technologies used include identity and access management (IAM), single sign-on (SSO), and role-based access control (RBAC). Tools popular in design workflows, such as design systems repositories, cloud storage, and collaborative design apps, enforce these permissions.

Organizational guidance includes least-privilege principles, formal onboarding and offboarding, temporary or time-bound access for contractors, and audit trails. Compliance considerations may involve data protection, license terms, and vendor access policies.

Benefits include improved security, protection of intellectual property, and clearer collaboration boundaries; drawbacks include potential delays in design work if permissions are not aligned and the administrative burden of managing access. The term is used in Danish IT and design management contexts and is increasingly seen in multinational organizations that combine design tooling with IT governance.