design layout

[/dɪˈzaɪn ˈleɪaʊt/]
nounpl: design layouts
layout de design
1. The arrangement and composition of visual elements, text, and images in a space or document
The design layout of the website was clean and user-friendly.
O layout de design do website era limpo e amigável ao usuário.
2. A blueprint or plan showing the spatial organization of elements in a graphic design, publication, or architectural space
The designer created a new design layout for the magazine's front page.
O designer criou um novo layout de design para a primeira página da revista.
3. The planned arrangement of objects, furniture, or components in an interior or product space
The kitchen design layout maximizes efficiency and storage.
O layout de design da cozinha maximiza a eficiência e o armazenamento.
In Brazilian design and advertising industries, 'design layout' or simply 'layout' is widely used as an English loanword, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo where international design standards are prevalent. The term is commonly used in creative agencies, graphic design studios, and publishing houses. In Portugal, professionals may use more traditional Portuguese terms like 'disposição' or 'esquema,' though 'layout' is increasingly adopted in modern design practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
layoutcompositionarrangementblueprinttemplateformat
Antonyms / Antônimos
chaosdisorderdisorganization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
layout de design / diagramação
Most common term in design and publishing fields
São Paulo
layout de design / projeto de layout
Professional design hubs often use the English term directly
Portugal
disposição do design / esquema de layout
More formal Portuguese alternatives are preferred
General USA
design layout
Standard terminology in design industry

Related Words

graphic designwireframemockuptypographygrid systemcomposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the layout
follow the layout guidelines
redesign the layout
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