concealed interfaces
[kən'siːld 'ɪntərfeɪsɪz]
nounpl: concealed interfaces
interfaces ocultadas
1. User interface elements or design features that are hidden, minimized, or not immediately visible to the user, revealed only through specific actions or interactions
Modern smartphone designs utilize concealed interfaces to reduce visual clutter and improve user experience.
Os designs de smartphones modernos utilizam interfaces ocultadas para reduzir a poluição visual e melhorar a experiência do usuário.
2. In software development, programming interfaces or APIs that are deliberately hidden from direct access or obscured from standard documentation
The developer team kept the concealed interfaces private to maintain backward compatibility.
A equipe de desenvolvedores manteve as interfaces ocultadas privadas para manter a compatibilidade com versões anteriores.
3. Physical or digital connection points that are not immediately apparent or accessible without deliberate action
The car's concealed interfaces for charging are integrated seamlessly into the body design.
As interfaces ocultadas do carro para carregamento estão integradas perfeitamente no design do corpo.
This term is primarily used in technology, design, and software development fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the growing trend in modern UX/UI design philosophy that prioritizes minimalism and progressive disclosure. In Brazil, tech professionals increasingly adopt this terminology as digital innovation accelerates, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep something under wraps
hidden in plain sight
out of sight, out of mind
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