human-centered analysis

[ˈhjuːmən ˈsentərd əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: human-centered analyses
análise centrada no ser humano
1. A methodology or approach to analysis that prioritizes human needs, behaviors, experiences, and perspectives as the central focus rather than technological or process-driven considerations
The company adopted a human-centered analysis to understand why customers were abandoning their product.
A empresa adotou uma análise centrada no ser humano para entender por que os clientes estavam abandonando seu produto.
2. An analytical framework used in design, research, and business that emphasizes empathy, user research, and human insights to drive decision-making
Through human-centered analysis, the team discovered that users needed simpler navigation rather than more features.
Por meio de uma análise centrada no ser humano, a equipe descobriu que os usuários precisavam de navegação mais simples em vez de mais recursos.
This term emerged prominently in Silicon Valley and tech culture around the 2010s as a response to technology-first thinking. In Brazil, it has gained traction in design, UX, and innovation sectors, particularly in São Paulo's tech community. The concept reflects a global shift toward empathy-driven problem-solving and is increasingly used in business, healthcare, and social impact contexts across both American and Brazilian professional environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
user-centered analysishuman-focused analysispeople-centered analysisempathy-driven analysis
Antonyms / Antônimos
technology-centered analysisprocess-driven analysisdata-only analysismechanical analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise centrada no ser humano
Most formal and widely used translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
análise focada no usuário
More common in UX/design contexts in Brazil
São Paulo
análise humanizada
Contemporary usage in business and tech startups
Portugal
análise centrada no humano
Portuguese European variant, slightly different word order

Related Words

design thinkinguser experienceempathyuser researchqualitative analysisstakeholder engagementhuman factors

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting people first
looking at it from a human perspective
human-centric approach
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