awkward interfaces
[/ˈɔː.kwərd ˈɪn.tər.feɪ.sɪz/]
nounpl: awkward interfaces
interfaces desajeitadas
1. User interaction systems or connection points that are difficult, unintuitive, or uncomfortable to use
The software had awkward interfaces that made simple tasks unnecessarily complicated.
O software possuía interfaces desajeitadas que tornavam tarefas simples desnecessariamente complicadas.
2. Points of contact between different systems, devices, or people that feel uncomfortable or lack smooth communication
The awkward interfaces between the old and new database systems caused integration problems.
As interfaces desajeitadas entre os sistemas de banco de dados antigo e novo causaram problemas de integração.
3. Social or professional contact points that are uncomfortable or lacking in natural flow
The merger created awkward interfaces between the two company cultures.
A fusão criou interfaces desajeitadas entre as duas culturas corporativas.
This term is particularly prevalent in Brazilian tech culture, where startup communities frequently discuss UX/UI design challenges. In the USA, especially in Silicon Valley and NYC tech hubs, avoiding awkward interfaces is a primary goal of design-thinking methodology. The phrase reflects growing global awareness of user experience as crucial to software success.
NYC Slang
janky interfaces, clunky interfaces
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