icketeknisk

Icketeknisk is a term that appears mainly in Swedish-language sources and is formed from the elements icke or icke- (not) and teknisk (technical). The sense of the word is not standardized, and you may also see it written as icke-teknisk or icke teknisk, with variations in spacing or hyphenation. In many contexts the term is encountered as a stylistic or neologistic way to mark non-technical aspects of a subject, activity, or process.

Definition and scope

Icketeknisk generally refers to components, considerations, or tasks that lie outside technical or engineering work. It is used to distinguish non-technical content such as usability, communication, policy, documentation, training, project management, or user support from technical work like coding, hardware design, or system architecture. The term often appears in discussions about balancing or separating technical and non-technical requirements in projects, education, or organizational practices.

Usage and considerations

Because icketeknisk is not a formal, widely standardized term, its meaning can vary by context and author. It is most common in discussions where there is a need to flag non-technical responsibilities or competencies, or to emphasize the importance of non-technical factors in success, such as user experience or governance. In practice, it is helpful to pair the term with clarification when documenting requirements or role descriptions to avoid ambiguity.

See also

Non-technical, layperson terminology, user experience, project management.