design showcase

[/dɪˈzaɪn ˈʃoʊkeɪs/]
nounpl: design showcases
mostra de design
1. an exhibition or event where design work, products, or creative projects are displayed and presented to an audience
The annual design showcase featured innovative furniture and architectural concepts from emerging designers.
A mostra de design anual apresentou conceitos inovadores de móveis e arquitetura de designers em ascensão.
2. a platform or venue specifically created to highlight and promote design talent and creative work
The startup participated in a design showcase to demonstrate their new mobile app interface.
A startup participou de uma mostra de design para demonstrar a nova interface do seu aplicativo móvel.
Design showcases are significant cultural events in Brazil, particularly in São Paulo, which hosts Design Week (São Paulo Design Week) annually. These events are important for promoting Brazilian design talent globally and establishing the country as a creative hub. In the USA, design showcases range from formal gallery exhibitions to tech conferences and startup pitch events, reflecting the diversity of design disciplines.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
design exhibitiondesign presentationdesign displaycreative showcaseportfolio presentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
concealmenthidden design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mostra de design
most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
exposição de design
also commonly used in design-forward city; more formal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
mostra de design / vitrine de design
vitrine de design used colloquially for smaller displays
Portugal
mostra de design / exposição de design
both terms used interchangeably; design showcase less common than in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

portfolioexhibitionpresentationtrade showgallerycreative industrydesigneraesthetic

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something on display
steal the show
showcase one's talents
in the spotlight
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