dizajnbëj
Dizajnbëj is a term used in contemporary design discourse to describe a practice in which design thinking is tightly integrated with making. In this approach, decisions about form, material, and production are made in tandem, rather than handed off to production after a final concept is approved. The word combines dizajn, the Albanian word for design, with bëj, which means to do or make; as such, dizajnbëj is commonly associated with Albanian-speaking design communities, though its usage has spread in broader design conversations.
Core characteristics include iterative prototyping, local or small-batch fabrication, and an emphasis on sustainability and repairability.
Dizajnbëj emerged in contemporary design discussions during the 2010s as a response to conventional design pipelines
Applications range from furniture and product systems to architectural detailing and urban furniture. Proponents argue that