disainikulusust
Disainikulusust is a theoretical framework in design studies that seeks to quantify and compare the cumulative costs associated with design decisions across a product or service's life cycle. It encompasses material use, production energy, maintenance, user interaction time, cognitive load, and end-of-life management, with the goal of guiding designers toward lower total cost of ownership and ecological impact.
Etymology and usage: The term appears to derive from design (disain) and cost (kulusust) elements in some
Methodology: Disainikulusust uses a lifecycle perspective, assigning quantified costs to phases from ideation to disposal. It
Applications: In product design, disainikulusust informs material choice, manufacturability, and service-model decisions. In software and digital
Limitations: The framework relies on assumptions about usage, time horizons, and discount rates; comparable measurements are
Related concepts include life cycle assessment, sustainable design, design for X, and total cost of ownership.