design primitives
[/dɪˈzaɪn ˈprɪmɪtɪvz/]
nounpl: design primitives
primitivos de design
1. Basic, fundamental building blocks or elements used in design systems and user interface frameworks that serve as the foundation for creating more complex components
The design primitives include buttons, inputs, and typography styles that form the basis of our component library.
Os primitivos de design incluem botões, campos de entrada e estilos de tipografia que formam a base de nossa biblioteca de componentes.
2. In software development and design systems, the simplest and most essential visual or functional units that cannot be broken down further without losing their purpose
We established color, spacing, and border-radius as core design primitives for consistency across all products.
Estabelecemos cor, espaçamento e raio de borda como primitivos de design essenciais para consistência em todos os produtos.
3. Atomic-level design tokens and components that serve as reusable building blocks in a design system
Design primitives like shadows, animations, and grid units enable rapid prototyping and consistent implementation.
Primitivos de design como sombras, animações e unidades de grade permitem prototipagem rápida e implementação consistente.
This is technical terminology predominantly used in the tech and design industries, particularly in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design contexts. The term gained prominence with the growth of design systems and component-based development frameworks. It reflects modern software development practices where reusability and consistency are paramount. The concept is widely adopted in both Brazilian and American tech companies, especially in startups and large tech corporations.
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