design-led software

noun phrase
UK /dɪˈzaɪn lɛd ˈsɒftweə/
US /dɪˈzaɪn lɛd ˈsɔftwɛr/

Software that is made by first thinking about how it looks and feels for people.

The new drawing app is design-led software, so it is very easy and fun to use.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software created by a team where designers guide the main decisions.

Their design-led software team lets designers lead the planning meetings.

3. Software known for its beautiful and thoughtful look.

This design-led software wins awards for its clean, friendly screens.

4. Software built by testing with real people early and often.

Because it is design-led software, they showed early versions to kids before finishing it.