vooruse
Vooruse is a term used in design and human–computer interaction to denote an anticipatory evaluation process conducted before the actual use of a product or system. It encompasses methods that estimate how a system will perform, be adopted, and be valued by users prior to deployment. The concept combines elements of predictive modeling, usability engineering, and scenario-based assessment to forecast outcomes such as usability, reliability, and user satisfaction.
Etymology: The word is a coinage derived from the Dutch voor- meaning before and the English word
Methodology: Vooruse relies on simulations, synthetic data, early prototypes, and expert judgments to build models of
Applications: The approach is used in software development, consumer electronics, and complex systems engineering to reduce
Limitations and status: Critics note that vooruse depends on assumptions and simulated contexts that may not
See also: formative evaluation, pilot testing, usability testing, scenario analysis.