slutbrugerne

Slutbrugerne is the Danish term for end users, the individuals or groups who ultimately use a product, service, or system. The word is formed from slut meaning end and brugere meaning users. In IT, software development, and public services, the concept distinguishes those who benefit from the product from the developers, vendors, or administrators.

In design and development, slutbrugerne are central to user-centered approaches. Requirements gathering, usability testing, and feedback mechanisms focus on the needs, capabilities, and contexts of end users. Techniques such as user research, personas, scenarios, and participatory design are commonly employed to ensure that products meet real user needs and are accessible.

End-user involvement can reduce risk, increase adoption, and improve overall user experience. It also informs documentation, help systems, and licensing arrangements. In Danish practice, the term is widely used in procurement, software licensure, and service design to emphasize usability and accessibility.

Related concepts include user experience (UX), human-centered design, user testing, and participatory design. Legal and licensing contexts refer to end-user license agreements, often abbreviated EULA, which govern how slutbrugerne may use software or services.

Overall, slutbrugerne denote the final recipients of technology and services, and their needs drive design considerations, testing protocols, and policy decisions in both private and public sectors.