noun phrasepl: bad designs
design ruim
1. a poorly conceived or executed plan, layout, or aesthetic that fails to meet functional, usability, or aesthetic standards
The website's bad design made it difficult for users to find information.
O design ruim do site dificultava que os usuários encontrassem informações.
2. inadequate or flawed planning in the creation of a product, interface, or structure
The building suffered from bad design, with poor ventilation and cramped spaces.
O edifício sofria de um design ruim, com ventilação inadequada e espaços apertados.
3. lack of attention to user experience, accessibility, or aesthetic principles in creative work
Bad design choices led to the app's low user retention.
Escolhas de design ruim levaram à baixa retenção de usuários do aplicativo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'bad design' is frequently discussed in tech, architecture, and creative industries. In Brazil, the term is often used in UI/UX discussions and startup culture. Americans commonly use this phrase in casual contexts to critique everything from apps to buildings to fashion. The phrase has become more prevalent with the rise of user experience (UX) awareness and design-thinking methodologies in both countries.
NYC Slang
trash design / wack design
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