perspectiiviprojektiosta

Perspektiiviprojektiosta is a term used in Estonian- and Finnish-speaking design and research communities to describe the practice of developing or evaluating a project from multiple perspectives. The approach aims to enhance inclusivity, adaptability, and robustness by explicitly considering diverse stakeholders, values, and possible futures during planning and implementation.

The term itself blends “perspective” and “project” elements and is used mainly in fields such as design, architecture, urban planning, public policy, and social research to stress viewing a project through multiple lenses.

Core concepts include multi-perspective analysis, participatory methods, reflexivity, and scenario thinking. The approach seeks to surface conflicts and synergies among economic, environmental, social, cultural, and ethical dimensions.

Common methods are workshops, interviews, participatory mapping, storytelling, and scenario development, often supported by visual tools and dashboards that compare outcomes across different stakeholder viewpoints.

Applications span city planning, product or service design, education, and governance processes. Benefits include greater legitimacy, more informed decision-making, and outcomes that better reflect diverse needs and values.

Critics caution that the approach can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, and that aggregating divergent viewpoints into concrete requirements may prove challenging. Proponents argue that the benefits of transparency and resilience justify the investment.