kujundliku

Kujundliku is an Estonian adjective form meaning design-related or pertaining to design and form. It is derived from the verb or noun kujund, which refers to shaping, forming, or designing, and is formed with the suffix -lik to indicate a characteristic. The base form is kujundlik, and kujundliku is one of its inflected forms used to modify a noun in various grammatical contexts.

The term is common in discussions of visual arts, graphic design, architecture, product design, and art theory, where emphasis is on the design-oriented aspects of objects, processes, or practices. It helps distinguish aspects that concern form, arrangement, and aesthetics from other qualities such as function or content.

In usage, kujundliku often appears in formal or academic prose, design criticism, and educational materials. It highlights the influence of design thinking or design principles on a given subject, whether referring to a methodology, a work’s aesthetic approach, or a design-driven outcome. For example, phrases such as kujundliku esteetika or kujundliku mõju are used to describe design-focused aesthetics or influence, respectively.

See also: kujund, kujundlik, estetika, visuaalne kultuur. While kujundliku is not a standalone concept outside Estonian grammar, it serves as a practical descriptor within discussions of design-oriented practice and theory in Estonian-language texts.