tekniikoin
Tekniikoin is a neologistic term used in Finnish-language discourse to describe the practice of integrating technical methods with social and ethical considerations in technology development and application. The term signals an approach where technical work—design, production, implementation—is explicitly linked to human-centered outcomes, governance, and cultural context, rather than treated as an isolated engineering activity. It is sometimes translated in English as "techniquing" or described as "the practice of technique," though there is no single agreed translation.
Etymology and form: Tekniikka means technique or technology in Finnish; the suffix -oin is used in some
Usage and scope: The term appears in discussions of participatory design, responsible innovation, sustainability in technology,
Relation to other concepts: Tekniikoin overlaps with human-centered design, participatory design, and socio-technical systems theory. It
Reception and critique: Some commentators view tekniikoin as a helpful umbrella for cross-disciplinary work; others caution