laitteistovian
Laitteistovian is a Finnish term used in technical and academic discussions to describe a hardware design philosophy that prioritizes durability, repairability, and user control over devices. The word is a Finnish neologism built from laite (device) and a suffix that signals a doctrinal or ideological approach, used to frame conversations about how hardware should be built and maintained.
Laitteistovian encompasses design principles that favor modular architectures, standardized interfaces, and components that are easy to
The term appears mainly in discussions around open hardware, the right to repair movement, and sustainability-focused
Reception and related concepts
Supporters view laitteistovian as a practical response to planned obsolescence and a way to foster responsible