design insensitivity
[/dɪˈzaɪn ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/]
nounpl: design insensitivities
insensibilidade de design
1. The failure of a design to consider the needs, feelings, or perspectives of its users, particularly marginalized or vulnerable populations
The app's design insensitivity to users with visual impairments made it completely inaccessible.
A insensibilidade de design do aplicativo para usuários com deficiência visual o tornou completamente inacessível.
2. A lack of awareness or consideration in design choices regarding cultural, social, or ethical implications
The company faced criticism for design insensitivity when their packaging featured culturally offensive imagery.
A empresa enfrentou críticas pela insensibilidade de design quando sua embalagem apresentava imagens culturalmente ofensivas.
3. Inadequate attention to user experience details, accessibility standards, or inclusive design principles
Design insensitivity in the website's interface made navigation difficult for elderly users.
A insensibilidade de design da interface do site dificultou a navegação para usuários idosos.
In Brazil and the USA, the concept of 'design insensitivity' has gained prominence in recent years alongside discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It's particularly relevant in tech, marketing, and product design industries where companies face public scrutiny for designs that alienate or offend specific communities. The term reflects a growing expectation that designers should consider diverse user needs and perspectives.
NYC Slang
tone-deaf design
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