design testing

[/dɪˈzaɪn ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
teste de design
1. The process of evaluating a design's functionality, usability, and effectiveness before full implementation or production
Design testing revealed that users found the interface confusing and difficult to navigate.
O teste de design revelou que os usuários acharam a interface confusa e difícil de navegar.
2. A systematic evaluation method used to assess whether a design meets specified requirements and user needs
The team conducted design testing with focus groups to gather feedback on the product prototype.
A equipe realizou teste de design com grupos de foco para coletar feedback do protótipo do produto.
3. In engineering and manufacturing, the validation process to ensure a design performs as intended under various conditions
Structural design testing confirmed the bridge could safely support the projected traffic loads.
O teste de design estrutural confirmou que a ponte poderia suportar com segurança as cargas de tráfego projetadas.
Design testing is a critical practice in both Brazilian and American tech industries, particularly in UX/UI design and product development. In the United States, it's deeply embedded in the agile and lean methodology frameworks. In Brazil, as the tech startup scene has grown, design testing practices have become increasingly important, with companies adopting international best practices. The term reflects the shift toward user-centered design across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
design validationprototype testingusability testingdesign evaluationdesign assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
design assumptionuntested design

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de design
Standard term used in design, UX, and engineering contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
teste de design / validação de design
Both terms are commonly used in the tech and design hubs
Rio de Janeiro
teste de design
Standard usage in creative and design industries
Portugal
teste de conceção / testes de design
Portuguese variant uses 'conceção' for design; term is less commonly used than in Brazil's tech sector

Related Words

user testingquality assuranceprototypeiterative designfeedback looprequirements validation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a design to the test
test the waters with a design
stress test a design
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