design change

[/dɪˈzaɪn tʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: design changes
mudança de design
1. A modification or alteration made to the original design of a product, building, or system
The design change to the car's exterior improved aerodynamics.
A mudança de design do exterior do carro melhorou a aerodinâmica.
2. A formal revision to specifications, drawings, or plans in engineering and manufacturing
A design change order was issued to address the structural defect.
Uma ordem de mudança de design foi emitida para corrigir o defeito estrutural.
3. An adjustment in product appearance, functionality, or structure made during or after development
The design change reduced production costs significantly.
A mudança de design reduziu significativamente os custos de produção.
In Brazilian industrial and tech companies, 'design change' is frequently used in English due to globalization of manufacturing and software development. However, Portuguese equivalents like 'mudança de design' or 'alteração de projeto' are preferred in formal documentation. The term is essential in quality control, manufacturing, and product development sectors in both Brazil and the USA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
design modificationdesign revisiondesign alterationchange orderredesign
Antonyms / Antônimos
original designfinal designunchanged design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mudança de design
Most common term used in technical and business contexts
Brazil - Engineering
alteração de design / mudança de especificação
Technical contexts often use 'alteração' or reference to specifications
São Paulo
mudança de projeto
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
alteração de design / mudança de conceção
Portuguese uses 'conceção' (conception) instead of 'design' in formal contexts

Related Words

engineering changeprototypespecificationblueprintredesignmodification

Related Idioms & Phrases

rolling out a design change
implementing a design change
design change order (DCO)
engineering change order (ECO)
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