clumsy design
[ˈklʌmzi dɪˈzaɪn]
noun phrasepl: clumsy designs
design desajeitado
1. A design that lacks elegance, efficiency, or finesse; poorly conceived or awkwardly executed in terms of aesthetics or functionality
The website's clumsy design made it difficult for users to navigate.
O design desajeitado do site dificultava a navegação dos usuários.
2. An interface, product, or structure that appears heavy-handed, inelegant, or lacking in sophistication
The clumsy design of the furniture made it look out of place in the modern apartment.
O design desajeitado do móvel o deixava fora de lugar no apartamento moderno.
3. A conceptual or technical arrangement that is overly complicated or inefficient for its purpose
The software's clumsy design resulted in frequent crashes.
O design desajeitado do software resultou em travamentos frequentes.
In tech-savvy communities in Brazil and the USA, 'clumsy design' is frequently used in UX/UI discussions and product reviews. In American tech culture, this phrase often appears in startup critiques and software development contexts. Brazilian designers and developers use 'design desajeitado' to describe interfaces and products that lack the sophistication expected in modern digital environments.
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