wholewith
Wholewith is a neologism used in discussions of design, education, and policy to describe an approach that addresses problems by considering the entire system and all stakeholders. The term fuses “whole” and “with” to emphasize that actions should be taken with the full context and the people affected, rather than in isolation.
Origins and usage: The term first appeared in informal online discussions in the late 2010s and has
Concept and definitions: In practice, wholewith can denote several related ideas: an inclusive process that brings
Applications: In design thinking and product development, wholewith encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and attention to equity. In
Reception and critique: Some observers view wholewith as overlapping with established concepts such as holistic design,
See also: holistic design, systems thinking, inclusive design, participatory design.