bare-bones design
[bɛər boʊnz dɪˈzaɪn]
nounpl: bare-bones designs
design minimalista / design essencial / design despojado
1. A design approach that includes only the most essential elements and features, removing all unnecessary ornamentation, decoration, or complexity
The startup opted for a bare-bones design to reduce development costs and launch quickly.
A startup optou por um design minimalista para reduzir custos de desenvolvimento e lançar rapidamente.
2. A minimalist aesthetic focusing on functionality over form, with stripped-down visual elements
The new website features a bare-bones design with just the core navigation and content.
O novo site apresenta um design essencial com apenas navegação e conteúdo principais.
3. In product design, the most basic version with only fundamental features included
The bare-bones design of the app makes it lightweight and fast to load.
O design despojado do aplicativo o torna leve e rápido para carregar.
This term is widely used in tech startups and the design industry in both Brazil and the USA. In Silicon Valley and tech hubs, bare-bones design represents an efficient, agile approach to product development. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's tech scene, 'design enxuto' emphasizes the lean methodology popular in startups. The concept aligns with modern UX principles that prioritize user experience through simplicity.
NYC Slang
no-frills design / stripped-down design
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