userinformed
Userinformed is a term used to describe practices, systems, or data that are shaped by information provided directly by users. It emphasizes that user input serves as a primary source of context for decisions, recommendations, or actions taken by a product, service, or algorithm. The term functions as an umbrella descriptor rather than a standardized technical specification, and it is found in design discussions, research papers, and product documentation where user-provided context is central.
Origin and scope: Userinformed appears as a portmanteau of "user" and "informed," signaling that systems operate
Applications: In user interface design, userinformed approaches adapt to explicit preferences and feedback, potentially with user
Limitations: The concept depends on accurate and representative user input, which can be incomplete or biased.
See also: informed consent, user-centered design, privacy by design, explainable AI.