cooperativedesign
nounUK /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv dɪˈzaɪn/
US /koʊˈɑːpərətɪv dɪˈzaɪn/
A way of making things where everyone works together and shares ideas.
The students used cooperative design to build a model playground everyone liked.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A design process in which users and designers work as equal partners.
Cooperative design sessions let the children help shape their new library.
3. The shared planning of a product by several people or groups.
The cooperative design of the app brought together engineers and teachers.
4. A style of working where everyone's ideas are valued and combined.
Their cooperative design approach made the project fair and fun.