halfnormalled
Halfnormalled is an adjective used in design and critique to describe a methodological stance in which normalization or standardization is applied to only part of a system, project, or dataset, while the remaining portion is left unnormalized to preserve variability, ambiguity, or creative potential. The term signals a deliberate tension between conformity and disruption, aiming to balance reliability with novelty.
The origin of the term is informal; it has appeared in online discussions and critiques within design,
In practice, a halfnormalled approach may manifest in several ways. In software development, interfaces or component
Related concepts include partial normalization, constrained variation, and modular standardization. Potential drawbacks include inconsistencies or user