Design

Design

Dynamic

Condition

A design's current state of functionality and upkeep.

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Core

Memorability

Design that resonates emotionally with users and leaves lasting impressions.

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Underlying

Desirability

The aesthetic, emotional, and symbolic appeal that makes a design attractive or compelling.

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Characteristic

Material

Physical materials that comprise a designed outcome.

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Characteristic

Dimensions/Scope

The size of physical products and the breadth and complexity of services and systems.

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Dynamic

Configuration

A design's current phase or arrangement.

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Dynamic

Operation

The sequence of steps required to use a product, service, or system.

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Characteristic

Style

A design’s distinctive appearance.

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Complex

Usefulness

The relevancy of a designed outcome to people who use it for a purpose.

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Complex

Usability

The measure of how intuitively a design can be operated.

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Underlying

Affordances

The actions a design makes possible or invites a user to perform.

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Underlying

Purpose

The intended function or outcome a design exists to accomplish.

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Core

Meaning

A design’s functional, cultural, and emotional significance to those who use it.

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Complex

Accessibility

The measure of obstacles that prevent people from accessing a product, service, or system.

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Component

Design

Anything designed—a product, service, or system.

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Underlying

Ethics

The extent to which a design avoids harm and upholds fairness, responsibility, and integrity in its creation and use.

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Complex

Sustainability

Design that meets present needs while ensuring long-term viability—environmentally, socially, and organizationally.

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