Field Driven Design
A software development approach where the jobsite and its conditions determine every major design and development decision. The field is treated as the primary user environment.
Why It Matters in Construction
Construction happens in the field. Software that does not perform in field conditions, including mobile use, intermittent connectivity, and outdoor visibility, has failed its primary test.
Common Examples
- Designing interfaces for mobile-first use with large touch targets.
- Building offline-first data capture with automatic sync.
- Testing software on actual jobsites in real field conditions.